Can I drive my car without MOT if it is booked in?

Rules regarding MOTs and driving your vehicle: You are only allowed to drive your car when its MOT has expired IF you’ve booked in for the test and that’s where you’re driving to. If you’re stopped on the way you MUST be able to prove that you have an appointment with an MOT centre.

Can I book an MOT by phone NI?

Booking by telephone You can book a vehicle test by calling the booking line at the link below: Driver & Vehicle Agency – vehicle test booking.

What documents do I need for MOT 2021 Northern Ireland?

Documents to bring to the test

  • Vehicle registration document V5C(NI)
  • Appointment letter.
  • Any current Certificate or Notice of Refusal for all cars, motorcycles, light goods vehicles and heavy goods vehicles.

Can you drive without MOT if booked in Northern Ireland?

The Department for Infrastructure and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have agreed not to prosecute motorists for driving without an MoT, as long as they can show proof that a future test is booked and their vehicle is roadworthy and not subject to a statutory off-road notification (SORN).

How long can you drive without MOT?

The simple answer is, no, it’s illegal to drive without an MOT. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can’t drive without an MOT unless you are driving to a pre-booked test at an authorised test centre. If you’re hoping to use this as an excuse and you’re caught on the way to work, be warned.

What will happen if my MOT expires?

You can’t legally drive or park your vehicle on the road if its MOT has expired. The only exceptions are to drive it to or from somewhere to be repaired, or to a pre-arranged MOT test.

Can police tell if you have no MOT?

Do ANPR cameras check MOTs? Yes. Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are everywhere, both in police cars, on the road and in carparks, and are used by various law enforcement agencies, including the police and the DVLA.

How long can I drive car without MOT?

Is there ever a time I can drive without an MOT? The simple answer is, no, it’s illegal to drive without an MOT. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can’t drive without an MOT unless you are driving to a pre-booked test at an authorised test centre.

How many days can I drive without MOT?

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