Can I take my car home if it fails its MOT?
➢You may take your vehicle to get it repaired after it has failed its MOT test. The answer is that you can still drive your vehicle if it fails the test and its existing MOT certificate is still valid (i.e. if your test was before the expiry date) as long as no ‘dangerous’ problem(s) were listed in the MOT.
Is MOT due 3 years after registration?
Your car is obliged to have its first MOT after three years. Before then, there is no legal obligation to undergo testing. Check when your vehicle was registered for the exact date you’ll be due a test.
Do I need to register my car as MOT exempt?
7. 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.
Can I use my own car for driving test?
To take your own car on your driving test, you will need to make sure it is: You will have to sign a declaration at the beginning of your test stating that your insurance covers you for your test. Roadworthy and have a valid MOT certificate if it is over 3 years old. Have no warning lights showing.
Can you MOT a car before it is 3 years old?
You must have an MOT test carried out on your vehicle every year for cars three years old and over. (There is no requirement to test vehicles less than three years old.) The third anniversary of the vehicle’s registration is the first MOT test due date. You can check the MOT status of a vehicle online.
What year is exempt from MOT?
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. Previously, only cars first registered before 1960 were exempt from needing an MOT.
At what age does a car become tax and MOT exempt?
40 years old
Vehicles generally become eligible for MOT exemption from the date they become 40 years old. If your vehicle (car/motorcycle/bus) has not been substantially altered within the last 30 years according to the Department of Transport Guidance it will be exempt from MOT.
Can a driving instructor teach me in my own car?
You can also get your instructor to teach you in your own car. Have them meet you at your house and set off for the lesson in your car instead of theirs. The lesson won’t be any cheaper, and they may ask for proof of your insurance so be sure to have your Certificate of Insurance to hand.