Can an MoT garage refuse to let me take my failed car away?

The MoT on my son's 2000 Volkswagen Golf expires mid-February. He has the offer of a much newer Golf, so plans to sell the current Golf in the next few weeks. The plan is to put it through the MoT immediately...

My classic has been off the road for 12 years - do I need an MoT now it has been recommissioned?

My 1975 MGB GT has been off the road since at least 2006. Having renewed and rebuilt the brakes and suspension, does it need an MoT before driving on the road?

Should I scrap my 2001 Mazda MX5 - or keep it on the road?

I have a 2001 Mazda MX5 1.8 with around 70,000 miles on the clock. It will probably fail its next MoT. Even though the engine and gearbox are still top notch, the cost of essential repairs (including exhaust/cat...

Do I have to tell an insurer if my car is Category C/D write off?

Do I have to tell an insurer if my car is Category C/D write off? And if I were to buy one would I need a new MoT? I have seen a number that say they have a number of months left - probably before they...

I bought a car that had been tampered with to pass the MoT - what are my rights?

Last year I purchased a car that subsequently failed its MoT on emissions due to various failed sensors which were being hidden by an EML light that had been very obviously tampered with. There is no way...

I keep getting MoT reminders for my historic car - is the MoT now optional?

My Volkswagen T2 has become an historic vehicle and is registered as such on the V5C. Because I was/am registered for MoT reminders from DVLA I have been sent a reminder for the MoT, due this month. It...

Does my car need a service every year?

We have had our Hyundai i10 main dealer serviced since new in 2010. This year it has only done 3500 miles so do I really need a service, or will the MoT pick up any problems?

I have a 20 year old car - should I be dreading the new MoT?

I drive a 19 year old Toyota Land Cruiser with almost 200K on the clock. I'm worried about the new tougher MoT. Presumably my old engine must be spitting out a bit of smut. If it fails and it is uneconomic...

Does my 47-year-old Land Rover need an MoT?

I have owned my Land Rover Series.2A 88 for 47 years and have made no changes except to replace batteries and exhausts. It is used on a daily basis. Under the new MOT 40 year rules do I still need an MOT?

Can I SORN a vehicle which will be left on a public road outside my house?

I am about to SORN a vehicle which will be left on a public road outside my house. Do I need to have a valid MoT and insurance cover?