How do I claim MOT exemption?
To get exemption from the MoT you’ll need to register as a Vehicle of Historic Interest (VHI) When taxing your car, you’ll need to declare that it is exempt from the MoT process, and confirm that it has not been substantially changed in the past 30 years.
Do you need MOT certificate for tax?
In order to renew your annual road tax on your vehicle you will need a valid MOT certificate, however you can insure your car without this. When taxing your vehicle, your vehicle will be checked to ensure that it has a valid MOT certification, so this will need to be obtained before it can be taxed.
Can I apply for MOT exemption online?
If this is the first time applying for the historic vehicle class, you cannot claim exemption online. This must be done at your local Post Office. You will be required to complete a V112 declaration form to declare MoT exemption.
Can I tax my car without MOT certificate NI?
However, without an MoT you cannot get your vehicle taxed and this is handled from Swansea. Testing returned to normal back in July, although Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon recently said demand is high and some drivers may not be able to get their vehicles tested before their current MoT certificate runs out.
What does MOT exempt mean?
The category of MOT exempt vehicles includes more than just classic cars. The changes mean that cars, vans and motorbikes over 40 years of age are now MOT exempt, providing that they haven’t been significantly modified. Trucks, lorries and other large good vehicles are not exempt and will still require an annual MOT.
How do I know if my vehicle is MOT exempt?
You do not need to get an MOT if:
- the vehicle was built or first registered more than 40 years ago.
- no ‘substantial changes’ have been made to the vehicle in the last 30 years, for example replacing the chassis, body, axles or engine to change the way the vehicle works.
Are mots online now?
A new online service allows motorists to get duplicate MOT certificates for their car or van, free of charge. That’s about 2% of all MOT tests done each year. The new service launched this month allows vehicle owners to view and save their MOT certificate as a PDF, and print a copy if they need one.
Are MOT certificates issued?
Are MOT certificates still issued? Yes, MOT certificates should still be issued by your test garage. This is in order to keep a record of your vehicle’s history. A copy is also held by the DVSA.
What’s a V11 form?
Taxing your Vehicle with a Reminder This form has two purposes, and as such is called the V11 ‘Vehicle Licence Application or SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)’. The V11 can be used to either renew the vehicle’s tax or declare that it will be off road (see Statutory Off Road Notification).
How do I find my MOT certificate number?
The option to view the certificate appears alongside the test record in the vehicle’s MOT history. To view the certificate, the user needs to type in the 11-digit reference number (without spaces) from the latest vehicle log book (V5C).
Is my insurance invalid without MOT?
So, in most cases your insurance will be invalidated if you drive without an MOT and that means you’ll be breaking the law twice: first by driving without a valid MOT and second for driving without valid insurance.
What does tax and MOT exempt mean?
As of May 20, 2018, nearly all cars that were built more than 40 years ago are exempt from the annual MOT roadworthiness test, unless owners voluntarily elect to have their vehicle checked. The change also means that MOTs are brought into line with road tax (VED), where classic cars 40 years and over are also exempt.