sooty10 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 We will be staying away longer than planned and just remember my mot will expire before we are due home. Anyone know of an not place in Dover or could I wait till we get back.. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 sooty10 - 2015-10-20 12:19 PM We will be staying away longer than planned and just remember my mot will expire before we are due home. Anyone know of an not place in Dover or could I wait till we get back.. Keith. I think you'll find that once your MoT expires you will no longer be insured. :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheer lunar-see Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Best get it done before you go ! otherwise you might find your in trouble before you get home ! Whats the problem ? are you away for more than a year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiesgrandad Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It is my understanding that if your MOT has expired you are still legally allowed to drive to an MOT station, provided that you have booked your appointment in advance. I am not aware that there is any limit to how far you can drive to the MOT station, so make an appointment at your local place and if they stop you as you leave Dover just tell 'em your on the way to the test centre. AGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve928 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Archiesgrandad - 2015-10-20 3:52 PM It is my understanding that if your MOT has expired you are still legally allowed to drive to an MOT station, provided that you have booked your appointment in advance. I am not aware that there is any limit to how far you can drive to the MOT station, so make an appointment at your local place and if they stop you as you leave Dover just tell 'em your on the way to the test centre. AGD The MOT test station has to be within 'reasonable distance' and you must take a 'reasonably direct' route. The courts will decide upon the definition of reasonable in both instances. If you 'tell em your on the way' they will likely phone ahead to confiorm and may well insist on accompanying you to your destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hi When I was going to be away when my mot fell due I just had it done early. Ok I lost a couple of months but that's not a big deal. Not sure if you away now or going to be away when it falls due. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 There appears to be several MOT garages in Dover, give them a call. As said if no MOT then you have no insurance cover. An MOT could spot a failure that might give way within 10 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 He is in Spain so it looks like an earlier than planned return to UK! sooty10 - 2015-10-20 3:48 PM I will make sure I read this before posting, We are in Spain and arriving home later than expected. I have noticed that my MOT is due before we will get back to the UK. I am sure I am not the first for this problem to arrive. Does anyone know of a mot garage in Dover or is it permissible to book an MOT near home in Lancashire and just drive there. I know also it could be an insurance issue. Any advice will be welcome. Thanks. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooty10 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks guys, looks like we will be in the uk in time for the mot after all. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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