VTN Vehicle Testing Statement query

staker · 31-03-2011 9:05pm #1

Not too sure if it belongs here....

Put the van through the VTN testing today and received a statement to say it passed.
Now it turns out I have to submit this statement at a motor taxation office to receive my Certificate of Roadworthiness(aka DOE).
Thing is,my van is taxed til next year.If I didn't apply for this certificate would my van insurance be intact?

If I was asked to produce a "DOE" Certificate by a member of AGS I'd have 21 days to retrieve this certificate..
It just pains me to have to pay another €15 to receive this,and as far as I'm concerned it's a racket-commercial tax but with added hidden costs.

mickdw · 31-03-2011 9:10pm

Thats the way it is and I also cant see how your van could be taxed past the end of this current doe test? Surely you will have to get tax at some point less than a year away?

staker · 31-03-2011 9:14pm

Old DOE ended 3 months ago,taxed it for a year just before it lapsed.Hadn't realised the insurance could be voided without a DOE...or a VTN Cert??

mickdw · 31-03-2011 9:50pm

So in 9 months time you will still have to walk into tax office to get tax. At this time you will still have to pay the €15. I get understand what you are getting at - there is no advantage in not doing it now.

staker · 31-03-2011 10:12pm

Yes that's true,staving off the inevitable I suppose.
Why VTN can't issue the DOE cert just beggars belief,another fine example of bureaucracy gone mad imo.

mickdw · 31-03-2011 10:26pm

Its a money maker no doubt.

VTN Vehicle Testing Statement query

Comments