6-month suspension on MOT tests

The government has announced a 6-month suspension on MOT tests.

If your car is due an MOT test, you won’t have to book a test for 6 months. The delayed testing will be in place for 12 months.

This will allow people to carry out essential tasks during the coronavirus pandemic, like shopping for necessities or travelling to work if they can’t work from home.

The exemption will apply to cars, motorbikes and vans.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We must ensure those on the frontline of helping the nation combat COVID-19 are able to do so.”

“Allowing this temporary exemption from vehicle testing will enable vital services such as deliveries to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine.”

“Safety is key, which is why garages will remain open for essential repair work.”

You still need to ensure your car is safe to drive.