WORCESTER MOT TESTING & REPAIR

Having your vehicle regularly serviced and maintained is an essential part of vehicle ownership. A44 Tyre Shop combine expertise and professionalism to ensure your car is serviced and repaired to the very highest standards, offering you peace of mind and value for money.

If you need a car service, MOT or car repairs you can contact us on 01905 424751

MOT test

Basic rules and what to do if you're
not satisfied

If your vehicle is more than three years old you will have to get it tested every year to show that it meets the minimum road safety and environmental standards.

There are different rules if you use the vehicle as a taxi.

An MOT certificate confirms that at the time of the test your vehicle met, as far as can be reasonably determined without dismantling, the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law.

An MOT certificate does not mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the life of the certificate and is not a substitute for regular maintenance.

The 'certificate'

Records of MOT test results are held on a secure central database connected to all MOT testing stations.

The document you receive from the testing station is your receipt and shows the information that is held on the MOT database. It is not proof of an MOT and you should not rely on it as such i.e. when buying a used car.

Any recommended advisory work - potential problems not currently severe enough to result in a test failure - will also be shown.

Checking your MOT 'certificate'

You can check the MOT status of a vehicle online if you have a legitimate interest in the vehicle - you must be the owner, registered keeper or be considering buying the vehicle.

You will need to know the vehicle registration number and the MOT test number from the most recent 'certificate' or test refusal certificate. If you don't have these you can use the document reference number from the vehicle registration document (V5C).

The status check will confirm the date and mileage of the last test and the expiry date.

You can also check details of previous MOT tests going back to 2005. Records before 2005 were not computerised.

exemptions

You don't need a valid MOT certificate if the vehicle is being taken by prior appointment to or from a test.

Penalty

• using a vehicle without a test certificate being in force carries a   maximum fine of £1,000

• if the vehicle is adapted to carry more than eight passengers the   maximum fine increases to £2,500

• failing to produce a test certificate to a police officer also carries a fine   of up to £1,000

Conviction for any of these offences will not result in penalty points being placed on a driving licence.

Not satisfied with your MOT?

If you disagree with the test result you should discuss it with the test station first if possible. It's important not to let anyone else carry out repairs to your vehicle.

If you are not satisfied with the way your test was conducted, you should let your local Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) office know as this helps VOSA maintain good service and
consistent standards.

The address of your local VOSA office is shown on the fees and appeals poster at your MOT test station or you can call the MOT enquiry line on 0845 600 5977.

Renewing your tax online

You can apply for a new tax disc online or, if you intend to take the vehicle off the road, declare Statutory Off Road Notification,
known as SORN.

You will need to know either the reference number on the tax renewal reminder, or the document reference number from the vehicle registration document (V5C). You can also use the Vehicle Enquiry service to check what information DVLA holds on its database
about a vehicle.

Services

Tyres

MOT Tests & Repair

Brakes

Wheel Balancing
               
Batteries

4 Wheel Alignment

Servicing

Wire Wheel Balancing