Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due from 30 March 2020

[Andyorch]

What will happen if your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT due date is on or after 30 March 2020, including what you need to do to keep your vehicle safe to drive.

 

From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months. This is being done to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

You do not need to do anything to extend your vehicle’s MOT expiry date if it’s on or after 30 March 2020. Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption. This will extend your current MOT expiry date by 6 months.

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020?fbclid=IwAR3cat-85x87QN7KAbkggddRjwtJbq3SR2dum4ihKDMXS3jgvVuexnk8UeA

 

There’s separate guidance about what to do if your MOT due date is up to and including 29 March 2020. in the above link.

[borisbeaver]

Just spoken to my local testing station and they've said that the six month extension will only show from 7 days before the expiration.  You can see your status here: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status

 

Boris

[Andyorch]

The government has cut short its six month extension for MOT checks during the coronavirus pandemic. We explain which drivers are impacted and what you need to do if your MOT is due and you’re shielding or have covid symptoms

 

https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/06/government-cuts-short-mot-exemption-is-your-cars-mot-due/