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Re: MOT Exemption

Apparently the DVLA database will show all eligible historic vehicles as MOT exempt but to remain so a V112 form must be filled in at the point of re-licencing otherwise the database will revert back to showing an MOT is required. This is to prevent eligible vehicle owners being prosecuted when they are entitled to MOT exemption but have been unable to
fill in a v112 form because the tax is not due. Also the Police have been informed that all pre 40 year old vehicles are exempt from MOT so not to take action against such owners. In the future it will be incumbent upon vehicle owners to declare their vehicles to be MOT exempt every time they need to re-licence it.

My bus number (if any): RML2551

Re: MOT Exemption

Thanks Roy, that's helpful. My bus is on Class 5 now. In theory I suppose they will update the form from 20 May but won't be surprised if that "slips through the net"....

My bus number (if any): RML2302

Re: MOT Exemption

Thanks very much for that Steve but I'm not sure how that affects me, or other people in my position, in practice as I am not a person who was unable to tax my vehicle at the changeover date. Is the information you've given us written somewhere or was it verbal advice you've had? (PS Hope to get to see you again in the near future)

My bus number (if any): RML2302

Re: MOT Exemption

Hi Brian
This comes from the Federation of British historic vehicle clubs after consultation with DVSA and is available on their website.The DVSA record shows all eligible vehicles as mot exempt until you tax it when you have to make the declaration yourself.If you do not declare the vehicle as mot exempt when you tax it you will be required to mot it.The only time you can make the declaration is when you tax it. This is to allow eligible vehicle owners a period of grace from when their vehicles became mot exempt on May the 20th to when the vehicle tax is due, after that it's up to you.
Hope to be at Croft for the Nostalgia weekend and would look forward to seeing you there if you are going.
Best wishes
Steve

My bus number (if any): RML2551