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First MOT test and research into other MOT enhancements – closing date extended to 22 March

25 Feb 2023

Consultation close extended to 22 March 2023

Consultation description

Seeking views on whether the first date for a MOT test should be changed.

Keen to understand:

  • when people think the first date should be
  • how making a change to this date will affect businesses
  • whether we should introduce any other changes to MOT testing

Evidence will be used to inform updates to policy, guidance, best practice and other policy tools across government.

Further information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/changes-to-the-date-of-the-first-mot-test-and-research-into-other-mot-enhancements?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fbf59342-bbb2-469a-a6ef-522f7913a4f1&utm_content=immediately