[TrevorH]

For those who have not seen. The government has announced a six month extension for MOTs.

"Vehicle owners will be granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing, enabling them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities."

Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus

Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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[dparr59]

There has been talk for a few years about extending the first MOT on a brand new car to 4 years.

Extending first MOT date to 4 years

Seeking views on extending the date of the first MOT from 3 to 4 years.

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[cdlb]

Key detail though is that the exemption starts from next week, Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus:

All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT test will be exempted from needing a test from 30 March 2020.

This covers what to do if your MOT is due before the exemption kicks in: Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due before 30 March 2020