What do I do if my MoT ends while I'm self isolating?

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What do I do if my MoT ends while I'm self isolating?

I'm currently self isolating (am 70 next Friday), however, my service/MoT is due. Is there any news from the DVLA about how it plans to deal with this, We do not have off road parking.

Asked on 20 March 2020 by redleg

Answered by Georgia Petrie

The most recent MoT news (25 March) is that cars, vans and motorcycle that are due an MoT from 30 March will automatically get a six-month extension, which means people will not have to visit their local garage. MoT tests have not all been cancelled though, MoT test centres will continue to remain open and operate as normal. This means drivers can still take their car for an MoT test, but must stay at home if they (or someone they live with) has coronavirus symptoms or is vulnerable to Covid-19.

You can find all of our most recent MoT advice and news regarding coronavirus here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/coronavirus/2020-03/coro...k

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