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MoT Testing of Historic Vehicles

New arrangements came into force 20th May 2018.

Buses with up to 8 seats (mini-buses):
Vehicles more than 40 years old, and not substantially changed since 1988, will be exempt from MOT test.

Buses with 8 or more seats:
Those used commercially and manufactured before 1960 will be exempt from MOT.
Those not used commercially that are over 40 years old, will be exempt from MOT.

In all cases, owners claiming exemption will have to declare their vehicle as a Vehicle of Historic Interest at road tax renewal time.

It would be wise to complete a form V112 if renewing at a Post Office. It is available on-line by following the link below.

Vehicles that have at some time lost their original registration documents and subsequently been re-registered may show a date later than 1960 as the registration date on the registration document. This needs to be changed by the DVLA to show the correct date, and they should be contacted about this (contact details below).

Pre-1960 vehicles may be voluntarily submitted for a MOT test if their owners choose to do so. Testing stations do not have to provide such tests if they choose not to.

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Nothing here should be taken as legal advice! Links are provided to appropriate documentation where possible.

 

[ Last Updated on April 7, 2021 ]