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Covid 19 Extension of car MOT

Ella_fella
Ella_fella Posts: 131 Forumite
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Silly question, my MOT ran out at the start of June so by my calculations I'm allowed to carry on driving it if it's in a roadworthy condition for another 6 months under the existing MOT.
But if I take the MOT extension to its maximum i.e. December and have it MOT'd will this mean I can drive my car for another 12 months from this date or have to resubmit my car for another MOT in 6 months i.e. 12 months from the expiry of my original certificate?

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  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 8,896 Forumite
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    Not a silly question, just one that has been asked a few times already.
    Your new MOT will be valid for 12 months as normal.
  • marlot
    marlot Posts: 4,972 Forumite
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    As said 12 months.
    Note that if you use the extension, if your car fails the MOT in December (or whenever you do it) the extension immediately becomes void.
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