Tick-tock – the clock’s ticking to get MOT tests booked

It’s been a weird old year.

It feels like everything has been old hold for the past 12 months – and in the case of MOTs, they were literally on hold for 6 months.

BUT that period has long since passed, and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is urging drivers to book MOT tests early due to unprecedented demand…

It’s probably worth having a quick check when your vehicles are due – if you don’t know already.

Because the extension ended in September 2020, with many drivers deferring their MOTs, there’s expected to be a BIG surge in bookings for next month.

Add to that the 339,000 new vehicles sold in September 2018 that will be due for their first MOT, and you might find it hard to get a date booked in.

CLICK HERE to read the full story on the surge in MOT demand

And pushing back the date isn’t an option – safety comes first. And legality, obviously.

MOT centres and garages are expected to be under significant pressure to cope with demand, so this is a friendly reminder to reach out and make sure that you’re all set with any vehicles due their annual MOT.

It’s always best to get on top of your vehicle admin – particularly when it comes to the safety of your drivers.

Plus, the prospect of a £1000 fine for driving a vehicle with a failed or invalid MOT should be more than enough to kick you into gear…