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  Is my motorbike eligible for the MoT extension? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My motorbike is due an MoT at the end of May. I am isolating for 12 weeks due to having underlying health problems. Will I qualify for the extended six-month...
• At last I've found a decent MOT station. 3 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  After last years MOT fiasco I used a different local garage this year, they were very polite, not patronising and commented several times on how it was a pleasure to have tested my van because it is as clean underneath as it is on top.
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  My MOT expires on 30 March - does it qualify for the extension? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that there will be an extension of 6 months for MOTs expiring from 30 March. My MOT expires on 30 March. Will that qualify for the extension...
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  I have an MoT booked soon - can I still take my vehicle for the test? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am booked for an MoT on 31 March. Will I still be able to take my vehicle?
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  Can I change the classification of my crew van from N1 to M1? 21 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Vauxhall Combo crew van with five fixed seats, five doors and four side windows plus front and full rear windscreens. The payload is 1995kg....
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  I got a van for much cheaper than I've seen equivalent models for sale - should I be worried? 4 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a van that seems cheap for the miles that it's done. It’s a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro with 95,000 miles and the MoT was just done. I got it for £1500....
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  How do I change the classification of my converted van to a campervan? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had my Renault Trafic van converted into a campervan by a company specialising in such conversions. My questions relate to maximum speeds,...
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  Does the MoT extension apply to first MoTs? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is due to have its first MoT 7 June. Does the extension, granted as a result of Covid 19, apply to first MoTs?
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  If the country is on lockdown, what will be the situation regarding tax, MoT and insurance? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My cars MoT is due in April with the tax due 1 May. If the country is on lockdown, what will be the situation regarding tax, MoT and insurance?
• A van. - Passed mobile ANPR camera but not stopped. 1 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Passed a mobile ANPR camera today, in my van, failed MOT a few weeks ago and havn't driven it since as tyres were low on tread, went to purchase new tyre today and thats all!! But lo and behold there was mobile ANPR camera at roadside, I was not stopped however.
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  My MOT expired while I was self-isolating. Do I have to take it to a garage? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I was in self isolation when my MOT was due. What can I do?
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  My MoT test can't be done because of the lockdown - can I drive without the MoT? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car was booked in for its first MoT. The Hyundai dealer has now closed for the Coronavirus lockdown. Can I drive without the MoT?
• Interesting change to MOT extensions 11 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  The government have made a small change to the MOT extensions. "If you take your vehicle for its MOT and it fails Your MOT extension will no longer apply if you take your vehicle for its MOT and it fails. Your vehicle will need to be fixed and pass its MOT before you can use it again.
• Van purchase advice 18 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I was thinking a old Renault Traffic or similar - it will need one month MOT and Tax and as long as it has one last journey in it I'll buy it. Is this madness or good sense? Any vans better than others? Petrol or Diesel? Auction or private? Any advice gratefully received MB
• MOT fees to be increased 23 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  The Motor Vehicle (Test) (Amendement) Regulations 2009 in force on 6th April, 2009 will increase the fees for annual testing of motor vehicles. Increases...
• Speeder gets away without current MoT 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Is this odd? The car was insured, and roadworthy (passed the MoT with no advisories etc), so it was a relatively minor offence, but you'd have thought the process would have flagged the missing MoT?
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  Should a 2003 diesel fail its MoT for the engine warning light not illuminating with the ignition? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Should a 2003 diesel fail its MoT for the MIL not illuminating with the ignition?
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  Do the new lockdown guidelines alter the MoT extension? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  As one can now drive any time, anywhere in England, from 13 May - does this alter the six month MoT extension?
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  Are MOTs due in early 2021 being offered a six-month extension? 24 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The MoT on my car is due on 12 February 2021. Will this qualify for a six-month extension under the Coronavirus regulations?
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  Which van for a gardening work 29 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Land Rover Discovery has failed its MOT and needs a lot of welding done. It is not worth doing the work, so I need a new vehicle for my job. It needs...