The
Government has now suspended all MOTs for six months for cars,
motorbikes and vans starting from Monday 30th March 2020. This means that all MoTs are now
effectively 18 months long. The Department for Transport said that car owners'
MoT dates will change about a week before their test is due, and they will be
able to check the new date online. This will means MoTs due from March
30 with be valid for another six months, and so your insurance won't be effected.
However, ministers have warned that
people need to keep their cars roadworthy and anyone found driving a dangerousvehicle will be prosecuted.
Drivers whose MoT was due before
March 30 will still need to have their test done. If they have
been unable to do so because they are self-isolating, they can still have their
test done at a later date. An agreement has been negotiated with insurance
companies and the police so they will not be unfairly penalised.
Garages Driving Schools will remain open for critical
workers and people who depend on their cars for essential trips like
shopping to get necessary repairs done.
