MOT exemption
MOT exemption
I don’t know if this subject has been covered before but i would like to know what other members views are. I look on eBay for cars for sale (VW) often , due to recent changes in legislation cars over 40 years are MOT exempt. Are they legally exempt?? Does this just apply to stock vehicles? Can you modify a vehicle and still be legally exempt? What kind of mods would be excepted? Most mods done generally improve the safety and handling I get that but how far can you go? Would be interested to know other thoughts on the subject.
Type 411 Le four door auto .
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Stevosquare
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Re: MOT exemption
Yes they are legally exempt - providing they meet the criteria which means no substantial changes in the last 30 years. You can get away with performance upgrades, brake upgrades etc but not major drivetrain/ chassis / engine changes.
You cannot say fit a Suburu engine or a tubular chassis and claim exemption. You can read criteria in this link.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... idance.pdf
I think it’s incorrect to say that all classic car owners look after their cars so tread carefully if buying one with an expired mot. When I bought my 412 it hadn’t been MOT’d in almost 2 years and I was assured it was spot on when really it shouldn’t have been on the road. I know people will argue an MOT is only valid for that day but at least you could track its recent MOT history/ advisories online.
I have two old VW’s and although I don’t MOT them now they do go off to the vw specialist for an MOT equivalent check annually. If I was selling either I’d stick them through an MOT.
You cannot say fit a Suburu engine or a tubular chassis and claim exemption. You can read criteria in this link.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... idance.pdf
I think it’s incorrect to say that all classic car owners look after their cars so tread carefully if buying one with an expired mot. When I bought my 412 it hadn’t been MOT’d in almost 2 years and I was assured it was spot on when really it shouldn’t have been on the road. I know people will argue an MOT is only valid for that day but at least you could track its recent MOT history/ advisories online.
I have two old VW’s and although I don’t MOT them now they do go off to the vw specialist for an MOT equivalent check annually. If I was selling either I’d stick them through an MOT.
1973 S.A 412 LE Variant red.
1972 U.S Karmann Ghia Coupé (Type 14)
1972 S.A 412 LE Variant Blue.
1972 U.S Karmann Ghia Coupé (Type 14)
1972 S.A 412 LE Variant Blue.
Re: MOT exemption
All my classics get MOT'd annually.
They don't require one, I'd rather have them looked over by someone else, especially as they're all modified in one way or another.
You can guarantee your insurance company will try everything to get out of a claim, and I'd rather not give them this as a reason.
They don't require one, I'd rather have them looked over by someone else, especially as they're all modified in one way or another.
You can guarantee your insurance company will try everything to get out of a claim, and I'd rather not give them this as a reason.
Re: MOT exemption
Stevosquare, yes that covers everything you need to know. I will just continue annual tests. Also agree with the piece regarding insurance company’s , best not give them anything to whinge about. Cheers.
Type 411 Le four door auto .