Eurolane MOT Limited | Buckingham

What should I do if the car fails its mot?

Euro Lane — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:39:52 +0000

If the vehicle fails its MOT, it does not meet legal requirements and must be repaired to comply with MOT Test standards. The notes on the back of the report your Nominated Tester gives you will help you.

If you think the Nominated Tester has been unfair you can appeal against the decision. Ask for a VT17 form that explains what to do.

At Eurolane MOT testing centre, we offer a 10 day re-test free of charge. For more details on how you can claim a re-test free of charge please call us on 01280 822 822

What do I need to take with me?

Euro Lane — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:38:13 +0000

Once you have booked your vehicle in for its MoT, remember to take your Vehicle Registration Document – often referred to as the ‘V5′ document – and a means of paying the current fee.

You can book an MOT up to 28 days in advance of its due date. In fact it is not widely known that the expiry date on your new MOT is 12 months from the expiry of your old one. This means you could have an MOT that last 13 months.

The MoT certificate is only required if you would like the new MoT to run for more than 12 months.

When does my car need an MoT?

Euro Lane — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:47:26 +0000

Originally called the Ministry of Transportation test, an MoT is a thorough annual examination of a vehicle that is three years old or more. The MoT tests both the safety of your vehicle and the level of emissions in the exhaust.

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is responsible for ‘licensing’ both the MoT test station and the MoT tester.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is examined every 12 months. Without an MoT certificate, you will be unable to renew your road tax and your car may not be insured. Having a current MoT certificate is also a legal requirement in the UK.

MoT Nominated Testers are accredited by VOSA to assess your vehicle against specific safety criteria and to pass it as acceptable and safe, or not. The acceptable standards are as recorded in the current Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Inspection Manual.

The assessment is based on the condition of the vehicle on the day. The Nominated Tester will seperately list and inform you of any ‘advisory’ items that have passed the test but will require attention in the future.

An individual part of the vehicle may be considered to be beyond its serviceable life when measured against specifications, but still capable of passing the MoT test by a Nominated Tester, applying the test criteria.

You can have your vehicle MoT tested up to 28 days in advance of its due date. Eurolane MOT Centre offers a complete MOT service. As a VOSA approved testing centre, you can be assured. To book your MOT or to discuss the cost of your MOT, call 01280 822 822. Dont’t leave it too late, book today.