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My car has just passed its MoT but with an advisory to monitor/repair a 'slightly distorted' road wheel. Although it's only an advisory, it's still quite a blight on my car should I wish to sell it this...

I'm stuck in Spain during lockdown but my MoT is due soon. What do I do?

I'm currently in Spain and not allowed to leave Valencia province. My MOT is due on March 7th and I don't know whether I will be able to return to the UK for the MOT to be carried out. If I am unable to...

The MoT extension date isn't showing on the Gov site, so will I still be able to tax my car if the MoT lapses?

My MoT is due on 4 May and I understand I will get a 6 month extension. However, when I check the Gov website, the date hasn't been extended. If I don't get my car MOT'd by 4 May and the date hasn't been...

I have an MoT booked soon - can I still take my vehicle for the test?

I am booked for an MoT on 31 March. Will I still be able to take my vehicle?

How can I access an MoT certificate?

Does a campervan registered in 1978 need an MoT?

Is an engine warning light an MoT fail on pre-2008 cars?

Could you please quote your source for saying that diesels registered pre 01/07/2008 are exempted from this part of the MOT? My wife’s 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso diesel car has just failed the MoT on this...

My 2012 car failed its MoT due to a faulty DRL - is this right?

A couple of days ago my 2012 BMW 520d failed its MoT due to O/S DRL not working. The dipped and high beams worked fine. It cost me almost £800 to change the whole headlight and the DRL module to pass the...

My car was written off and I received a payout - do I now have to pay an extra fee to send my V5 to the insurer?

My car was written off by my insurer. I've contacted the DVSA and received confirmation that I'm no longer the registered keeper of the car, I have also received my financial settlement and it has been...