MoT Question

[puffernutter]

I have a Stag that is insured and MoT'd (but SORNd not taxed and is not exempted). For a variety of reasons (away overseas on business and showing dogs) it hasn't turned a wheel this year (and it isn't likely to!) However I'd like to get another years MoT on it (it runs out in December this year, so I'm planning ahead). So if I get more time next year I can play!

So, this is the question. If I take it for a fresh MoT before the old one has expired, as it is insured and has a current MoT I will need to tax it to take it on the road. However, if I wait until the old one has expired, then as long as I have an appointment at an MoT testing station, I can take it there whilst SORNd?

Is that other people's understanding?

Cheers

Peter

[malc4d]

That's how l understand it has always been. BUT things change (and you will get many different answers here....) The DVLA have a phone number. Get the answer from the horses mouth. Simples

https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla

[Motorsport Micky]

Obvious really, if the MOT runs out how do people get the car to a MOT inspection centre without an exemption ? you can't tax it without an MOT !

Yes as long as you have an appointment at the MOT place you are allowed to drive the car there. You're supposed to take the most direct route, but if as I do you live close to the MOT centre (I'm 200yards away) and the car has been off the road for a year take the opportunity of a slightly more circuitous route and bed in the front brakes ( and rear brake drums by multiple handbrake applications).

Micky

[puffernutter]

Obvious really, if the MOT runs out how do people get the car to a MOT inspection centre without an exemption ? you can't tax it without an MOT !

Yes as long as you have an appointment at the MOT place you are allowed to drive the car there. You're supposed to take the most direct route, but if as I do you live close to the MOT centre (I'm 200yards away) and the car has been off the road for a year take the opportunity of a slightly more circuitous route and bed in the front brakes ( and rear brake drums by multiple handbrake applications).

Micky

The latter part I was aware of (and my house is on route from the lock-up it is stored in to the testing station).....

It was more the case that if it had a current MoT, but SORN'd I'd have to tax it to take it to the MOT as I could legitimately buy tax.

Cheers

Peter

[Motorsport Micky]

Sorry see your point, I think I'd wait until the MOT runs out which sorts it for you.

Micky

[StokeyStag]

You can renew an MOT in the last 30 days (IIRC) before the current certificate expires.

[Andy Rundell]

You can renew an MOT in the last 30 days (IIRC) before the current certificate expires.

you can take you car to be MOT'd any time you like, if you take it within the last 30 days (and it passes) the new MOT will run for 12 months from the date of expiry (not the test-date)

..... Andy

[malc4d]

It seems that l'm the only one who read your post. Peter..... As said above, wait until the MOT has run out. No problems then....Simples