No not for 6 months

• No not for 6 months
  Posted by disgruntchelt on 28 Dec, 2024 18:31
• Basically my neighbour has just realised they’ve been driving without an MOT for the last 6 months.
  
  I can’t believe they haven’t been caught as they regularly drive into London and around quite a bit. 
  
  Are speed cameras and ULEZ not linked up to the dvla for MOT fines?
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by 666 on 28 Dec, 2024 18:39
• Quote from: disgruntchelt on 28 Dec, 2024 18:31

  Basically my neighbour has just realised they’ve been driving without an MOT for the last 6 months.
  
  I can’t believe they haven’t been caught as they regularly drive into London and around quite a bit. 
  
  Are speed cameras and ULEZ not linked up to the dvla for MOT fines?
  

  No they're not.
  
  Driving without an MOT is a relatively trivial matter (£100 penalty, no points) so probably not seen as a priority. It is also picked up automatically the next time VED is due.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Southpaw82 on 28 Dec, 2024 18:40
• The evidence suggests not.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by disgruntchelt on 28 Dec, 2024 18:51
• Thanks they’ve booked it in for Monday so hopefully all good and no fines in the post
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  Posted by roythebus on 29 Dec, 2024 10:55
• You can always check an MoT online. What I find worrying is that these cars aren't checked from one year to the next. Do people not do a regular check on things like lights and tyres? Basic safety stuff. Once every 18 months isn't good enough.
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