Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 07:20 AM |
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MOT or NOT??
I got a letter from the DVLA yesterday saying about the registration for my +442 and it lists what I need to present for it. They allocated the VIN so
no problems there, but the form has the box for MOT ticked!
I thought that as the car is technically a new registration (I will be getting a 'Q' plate) then the MOT was not required for the first 3
years? I know this has been mentioned on here several times, but can anyone give me a difinitve answer or info where I can find out for sure. I
don't want to whinge too much with the DVLA or they will drag their heals more than likely. It's taken long enugh to get a test date from
the time they took my cash so I don't want to get any more delays.
Any help gratefully received.
John
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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snapper
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 07:47 AM |
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Down to the local DVLA office
Most however consider it a new car as the V5 should state date of first registration as when you first registered it
I did Perdue this with DVLA some years back and got to the strategic level, I then backed off as it looked like DVLA was going to insist on annual mot
for kit builds
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 08:16 AM |
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A Q is annual MOT for every year even after build.
And a mot tester verifies the number stamped on the chassis. It was quite usefull to get the brakes tested when it's first built.
[Edited on 23-6-12 by mangogrooveworkshop]
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 08:25 AM |
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Sadly the DVLA and VOSA seem to employ quite a few people who don't understand the rules. I guess it isn't a job that attracts the best
or motivates them to improve, so it might not be surprising that they aren't that good for things that are more complicated.
Unless the rules have changed, once you have IVA you should have 3 years before you need an MOT.
To my mind this is a stupid rule, but (for once) it is a stupid rule that acts in our favour.
When you tax your car there is a form that you can complete to say that it is younger than 3.
If you do get an MOT early then it means your car is "on the system" and that system expects you to get an MOT each year.
The rules may have changed since my SVA (my first MOT this year), but I wouldn't bother asking the DVLA people, better to search the website or
ask on here.
Matt
p.s. mine is on a Q and I haven't done the MOT thing, and haven't had any problems, but maybe I missunderstood the rules.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 08:35 AM |
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Problem is, how do I argue the toss when they've sent me the paperwork with the VIN etc. on there and the MOT box ticked int 'needs'
section? I think they've got me by the S&C's 
The local MOT guy already stamped my form to verify the VIN is on the chassis, so there's no need to go there just for that, it's just a
case of whether I need to get it to placate the 'authorities' 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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myke pocock
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 09:34 AM |
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My car is due its first MOT in July when it will be 3 years old, is on a Q and I have presented a V112 Declaration of Exemption from MOT form every 6
months since it was registered when taxing it. Had no problems at all.
[Edited on 23/6/12 by myke pocock]
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 10:04 AM |
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Mike, where did you get the form for declaration?
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 23/6/12 at 03:31 PM |
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It's been debated so many times I'm afraid.
Myself, I had 2 years before I mot'd It. ( first year online taxed no probs second year Mot reqd?)
As Mango said q plates are ( as I was told, when i asked the dvla, treated as non new cars) ( yep you go figure whats the difference between that
and an age related).
Ask yourself this
In an age where the only criminal to pay for there crimes are motorists, do you, ( if involved in an accident/incident)
Want to go to court to prove you're innocent ( remember ignorance of the law is no excuse/ reason)
Possibly do time in the event of a fatality being your fault?
Be out of pocket due to non insurance cover ( for not having an MOT )
Have to argue with the Police if stopped ( cause they cannot tell you whether you should or should not have an MOT either, I asked them to clarify and
they couldn't/wouldn't)
In the end I took this to be A VERY GREY AREA to be caught in and opted for an MOT £50 is a small price to pay to keep yourself right.
All of course IMHO. Sorry its not what you want to hear mate
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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