More On The Mot Extension Of 6 Months

I was wondering how the mot extension thing will work..... And here it is.



QUOTE from dvla website...



How the 6-month extension works

Your vehicle’s MOT expiry date will be automatically extended by 6 months if it’s eligible. This will be done just before it’s due to expire.


This means that:

• your vehicle will still have a valid MOT certificate for an extra 6 months
• you can still tax your vehicle - you might need to wait to do this until later in the month if both your MOT and vehicle tax run out this month
• your insurance will still be valid
• your vehicle’s record will be updated so the police can see you have a valid MOT

You will not get a new paper MOT certificate with the new expiry date on it.


You must still keep your vehicle safe to drive.


Example, Your vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3 May 2020.

This will automatically be extended to 3 November 2020. You will need to get your MOT by this date.

What you need to do

Your vehicle’s MOT expiry date will only be updated a few days before it was originally due to expire.

1. Three days before your MOT was originally due to expire, check the expiry date has been extended.
   
   
2. If the expiry date has not been extended 3 days before it was due to expire, email [email protected].
   

You need to include these details in the email:

• the date your MOT expired
• your vehicle registration number (number plate)

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will then:

• update your vehicle’s record
• email you to tell you this has been done

If your vehicle tax and MOT run out in April

You cannot renew your vehicle tax until your MOT expiry date has been extended. It will be extended a few days before it was originally due to expire.


This means you might need to wait until later in April to tax your vehicle.


Check that the MOT expiry date has been extended before you tax your vehicle.


Keep your vehicle safe to drive

You must make sure your vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if your MOT expiry date has been extended.


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So keep an eye on the dvla mot check page, and check it updates. If not, you will need to contact them, don't assume they will do it automatically, we know how often the "computer makes an error". Better to check than get done, eh?