Is a car with a fake MoT illegal?
If, as I suspect, some non-roadworthy vehicles are getting ghost MoTs, what happens to the vehicles? I know the test centres are reported to the DVSA.
Asked on 11 June 2026 by peter harrison
Answered by
David Ross
In the event that a vehicle is caught without a valid MoT, depending on its condition the owner will either be required to obtain a valid MoT within a given period, or if it is discovered to be unroadworthy to a dangerous degree it will be impounded. If the vehicle remains unclaimed in storage it is either crushed or sold at auction.
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