Can I get my MOT online?
Anyone buying a car can check the MOT and tax status online, as all you need to do so is the registration number. If you have lost the certificate which you were handed at the time of the test, then you may decide not to bother getting a copy printed at all.
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.
Can I check Northern Ireland MOT?
You can’t check the MOT history (past results) online for vehicles tested in Northern Ireland. You can ask for the MOT history (past results) for vehicles tested in Northern Ireland by emailing the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) customer services team: DVA – customer services.
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.
How long does it take for an MOT to show online?
If you have just taxed your car, had an MOT or declared it SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification), then it will take up to five business days before it shows up on the website. If you are looking to buy a car and see it has failed its MOT, there is no need to immediately dismiss it as a purchase option.
Are mots suspended in Northern Ireland?
MoT tests in Northern Ireland were first suspended by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in January 2020 due to safety concerns about equipment being used during the tests. Cracks were found in 52 of 55 lifts being used at testing sites.
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).
Are MOTs suspended in Northern Ireland?
Can you drive car if it fails MOT before due date?
Basically, you can drive your vehicle away with an MoT fail even if you have an old valid MoT certificate still in date, unless a ‘dangerous’ issue has been listed on the paperwork and the minimum standards of roadworthiness aren’t met.
Is there a backlog for MOT in Northern Ireland?
It comes as the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) continues to experience high demand for vehicle testing services as MOT centres across Northern Ireland tackle a backlog in appointments. MOT tests have been suspended several times over the past two years, leaving many drivers facing long waits for appointments.
Is there a grace period for MOT?
Many people believe that there is a two-week grace period for lapsed MOTs – which can allow drivers a leeway period to get their vehicle booked in for their MOT test. Unfortunately, despite popular belief, the ‘MOT grace period’ is actually a myth.
Can a garage keep your car if it fails an MOT?
Garages do NOT have the right to ‘trap’ you if your car fails its MOT, contrary to popular belief. A new grading system means, under certain guidelines, motorists cannot drive their vehicle away if it fails the standardised test.
Are MoT tests still suspended in Northern Ireland?
Testing resumed in stages from June 2020, at a reduced capacity due to social distancing measures, before returning fully in July 2021. Temporary Exemption Certificates are no longer being applied.
How do I Prove my Car has been booked for mot?
you can prove (by showing an MOT appointment notification/ reminder, either in electronic or paper form) that a test appointment has been booked for your vehicle All other vehicle roadworthiness and insurance offences will be dealt with in the usual way.
Which MOT centre can carry out my Mot?
Only centres showing the blue sign with 3 white triangles can carry out your MOT. Contact an MOT centre to book an MOT. There are maximum fees that the MOT centre can charge.
When do I need to book my Mot appointment?
Due to the big demand for MOT appointments, the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) are sending out MOT reminder letters earlier than before. Customers are advised to book their appointment as soon as they get their reminder letter.