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.
At what age are classic cars exempt from getting an MOT?
The Department for Transport (DfT) states that cars 40 years and older no longer have to undergo their annual roadworthiness check, known to most as an MOT.
How old does a car have to be before you don't need an MOT?
40+ years old
Any car that is over 40 years old is eligible for MOT exemption (with just a few exceptions). This is on the condition that they are kept in a safe and roadworthy state – and have not had any 'substantial changes' made to them in the last 30 years.
Unlike the MOT exemption, getting an exemption from paying road tax doesn't happen straight after your vehicle turns 40. Instead, you have to wait for the first day of April, and then as long as your car was registered 40 years before the first of January you can apply for road tax exemption from April.
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 according to the Department for Transport Guidance it will be exempt from MOT. However, it is your responsibility to ensure it is kept fully roadworthy.
New MOT test conditions for 40 year old cars. 15/5/18
What are the new MOT changes for 2023?
MOT changes 2023: Major update to test and check services adds safety recall warnings. A major change to the MOT process means drivers will now be warned of outstanding safety recalls on their cars as part of the annual test.
Can you be an MOT tester without being a mechanic?
To take an MOT testing course you must: have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes you want to test. be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years' full-time employment servicing and repairing the types of vehicles you're going to test. have no unspent convictions for criminal offences.
Two categories of historic vehicles are exempt from ULEZ: All vehicles built before 1 January 1973. Vehicles over 40 years old that have been successfully registered with the DVLA for a historic vehicle tax class.
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.
To apply for free road tax and classic vehicle MOT exemption from 1 April, you must be able to prove your vehicle's road tax exemption age – that it was built more than 40 years before 1 January of that year. To register your classic vehicle as historic, you'll need to change the V5C registration document.
Rules regarding MOTs and driving your vehicle: You are only allowed to drive your car when its MOT has expired IF you've booked in for the test and that's where you're driving to. If you're stopped on the way you MUST be able to prove that you have an appointment with an MOT centre.
Can you drive a car without MOT if you just bought it?
Wondering whether you can drive a car without an MOT? The answer is that it is illegal to drive your car without an MOT unless you are driving to an MOT test centre or garage. However, even then your car must not have any serious, dangerous faults – these will be listed on your MOT test certificate.
You cannot drive or park your vehicle on the road if the MOT has run out. You can be prosecuted if caught. The only exceptions are to drive it: to or from somewhere to be repaired.
Why are classic cars exempt from MOT testing? The reason generally given is that owners of classic cars tend to be hobbyists, who enjoy taking care of their car mechanically. A classic car still needs to be roadworthy, so you can't simply neglect a car and drive legally.
Are classic cars and vehicles exempt from Congestion Charges? Unfortunately, you cannot get exemptions or discounts from the Congestion Charge for classic or military vehicles like you can with the LEZ/ULEZ.
Eligibility. You do not need to get an MOT if the vehicle was first registered more than 40 years ago and no 'substantial changes' have been made to the vehicle in the last 30 years. This includes vehicles previously exempted on the basis of being first registered before 1960. Different rules apply to large vehicles.
How can I make my car ULEZ compliant? If your car is not ULEZ compliant, and you don't want to pay the daily charges, you might consider retrofitting a non-compliant van or car to meet the requirements of the zone. This can be achieved by either upgrading the vehicle's exhaust system or changing its engine.
What is the oldest petrol car that is ULEZ compliant?
Petrol cars that meet the ULEZ standards are generally those first registered as new with the DVLA after 2005, although cars that meet the standards have been available since 2001. Diesel cars that meet the standards are generally those first registered with the DVLA as new after September 2015.
Blue badge holders will need to pay the ULEZ charge unless their non-compliant vehicle qualifies for one of the following 3 grace periods. We've provided a brief summary of these grace periods here, but you should visit our discounts and exemptions page for full details, eligibility criteria and the online application.
The IMI Award in MOT Testing Class 4 & 7 Level 2 has been developed with the DVSA to give candidates the knowledge and skills required to perform the MOT Test.
Remember that an MOT tester can only do so many tests per day (around 6 or 8), so in other words, your maximum income for one tester and no repairs will be 6 or 8 times the MOT fee. Do not assume that you will get the maximum amount of MOTs, 6 days a week.
Can Mobile Mechanics do MOTs? Yes, some mobile mechanics will carry out MOTs. They will often collect the car from you, take it to a MOT bay to carry out the MOT and then drop it back after. However, this can be a costly excercise for the mechanic due to travel costs so many Mobile Mechanics do not offer this service.
