The UK Government has temporarily amended the MOT laws for the lock down period, which still has many motorists confused. We’ll explain the new changes and what you’re required to do, if anything.
MOT stands for Ministry Of Transport, if you vehicle is over three years old it’ll required a MOT test every year. March and September are the busiest months for MOT tests, why? March and September are when new vehicle registrations are released, this causes an increase in sales of roughly 25% more than other months of the year, why have a 20 plate when you can wait two months or so for a brand new 70! After three years of purchase a new vehicle will require a MOT test. You’re able to check the MOT status of any vehicle at the DVLA web site.
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status
We’ve put together a few common questions that we’re being asked.
My car should have had a MOT before 29 March 2020, what should I do?
If this is the case, your car does need an MOT. However, if you are self isolating or someone you live with has corona virus symptoms, do not, stay home. The Department for Transport (DfT) is working with insurers and the police to make sure you are not unfairly penalised for not being able to get an MOT. But if you wanted to make sure, you could make your car SORN, this basically means you car is registered as off the road and cannot be driven (you won’t need to pay the vehicle tax whilst it is declared SORN).