Hello All, Just dropped the van off at my local aircooled garage (Fox & Sons) for a (belated) MOT and service. Danny mentioned that from next year the MOT is going to get a lot tougher to pass in lots of ways For instance there will be no leeway for damaged gaiters and other rubber boots. Has anyone got any more information on this? Cheers Max
I agree, with a vehicle of this age, combined with the fact that it is carrying my most precious cargo (my kids) I am happy that they are going to firm up on some things.
Take a look here - http://www.the-ace.org.uk/stricter-mot-test-from-2012.html?searched=2012&highlight=ajaxSearch_highlight+ajaxSearch_highlight1
Interesting that there appear to be 50 extra things to be taken into account, but the DOT are 'working with testers to keep this cost neutral'. How are they going to do that then? Do more work, charge the same money. That does not seem entirely fair.
Bi yearly is I agree a total disaster waiting to happen. My GTi needed work last year. I've not done 3000 miles this year and it needed more work.
thats the way it is here and has been for years 85 %of gb mot s wouldnt get through the door here owen nw
there have been various scare stories going around for months now and that ACE article is just one of many. according to the VOSA publication there will be new guide lines for vintage vehicles and will be along the lines of if it came out of the factory like it, it will do. its more to do with old snotters that never had proper brakes or any kind of windscreen wipers etc etc. the main changes will affect modern cars more. Airbag and SRS lights will now be testable and so will EML's. VOSA will still be enouraging testers to pass and advise where ever possible. lets just wait and see what comes of it all