"Important facts about the MOT test"
"MOT Bilston, MOT Brierley Hill ( 650+ words)"
[ "Important facts about the MOT testAfter the third anniversary of your vehicle, getting an MOT (Ministry of Transport) check annually is mandatory for all vehicles. The test result depends on how well you have maintained your vehicle. If you have already taken an MOT Bilston test last year, then the centre will first check your previous results such as:;If your vehicle passed or failedPrevious mileage of the vehicleWhere was the MOT done last year?Which components failed in the test?;List of Minor and major issuesNext MOT due dateAll vehicles require an MOT test excluding:A vehicle below 3 years of age;Commercial vehicles that are electric and registered before 1 March 2015.TractorsSome old and historic (classic) vehiclesWhat is the MOT Fee?The minimum amount for an MOT test can vary on different centres depending upon the technology and equipment they use. Commonly, the minimum fee for an MOT of a standard motorcycle is about 29.65 and a maximum of 54.85 for a carLost or damaged your MOT certificate?If the car owner misplaced or damaged an MOT certificate, then they can get an online replacement for the MOT certificate. Moreover, this service is free and the owner will be required to submit the vehicle registration number along with the 11-digit number mentioned in the vehicle's logbook. Apart from this, the online service is not applicable to HGVs or heavy goods vehicles and PSVs or trailers and public service vehicles. For these vehicles, the owners will have to fill and submit a specific document replacement form called VTG59 for HGVs and VTP6 for PSVsAlso, the car owner can visit any MOT centre with the number plate and V5C reference number as well as a 10 fee to get their certificateHow to Get MOT reminders?Often car owners tend to forget their next due date for an MOT. In such cases getting reminders is crucial to ensure you are not fined while driving. To get MOT reminders the car owner needs to sign-up online and they will get the reminder via a text message or at your email address. The reminder will be delivered:1 month before your next MOT test for a car, van, or motorcycle.2 months before your next date of MOT test for lorry, bus or large trailerHow to Unsubscribe?To stop receiving these reminders the car owner will have to unsubscribe by sending a text message. They will have to pay the cost of sending a standard text message and the unsubscribe link will be available on their email ID. Open your email, click on it and the subscription will stopHow to appeal for a false MOT check?If the car owner feels that the MOT was not fair or according to the set standards then they can appeal for the negative results that they received. The car owner can fill in a complaint form within 14 working days of the test and send it to the DVSA. The DVSA will then contact you well within 5 days to discuss your appeal against the MOT test. Furthermore, if the DVSA decides to perform an inspection of your vehicle, then a date will be arranged and you will have to appear at the location for the free of charge inspection. After completion, the DVSA will then send an inspection report with all the defects listed. The appeal can be carried out to the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) if-The vehicle failed the annual MOTThe vehicle successfully passed the annual MOT but the car owner thinks that should have failedThe car owner should not perform any repair or replacement until the appeal is finishedAlso, the car owner can even take his/her own legal actions against the test centre that carries out the MOTs. You can use personal legal proceedings or inform the police. Furthermore, the DVSA cannot help you take action in such situations against a centre.If the appeal is successful and the MOT Brierley Hill;is proven false, then the test fee will be refunded in full." ]