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Will my UK reg van be legal to drive?

  • 29-05-2020 11:37AM
    #1
    cav93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭


    I bought a UK reg van a couple of weeks ago. Insurance said they usually only cover uk reg vehicles for 30 days but under the current circumstances are now relaxed on that policy. The only other thing is, its MOT will expire in a months time, will it be legal to drive here as I cant test it in a CVRT centre as I can't vrt it into irish reg until the nct centres open.


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  • #2
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    I'd say it wouldn't be legal as the MoT stations in the UK are open and they aren't extending or suspending certificates. You'd want to ask the question of your Insurance too as you might find they won't insure you with no MoT


  • #3
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,666 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    This may work for you, not sure on time limit if its too near expiry...basically they swap MOT for CVRT, as far as I know current situation is all valid CVRT's are extended by 3 months similar to NCT so in theory if you can get the recognition cert it should extend to match...

    https://www.cvrt.ie/en/Certificate-of-Roadworthiness/Pages/Recognition-of-EU-Certificates.aspx


  • #4
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    wouldn't they need a new reg number first?


  • #5
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,666 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    Isambard wrote: »
    wouldn't they need a new reg number first?


    Yes you're right, can't do it until registered here :o


  • #6
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭pablo128


    Could you get the van tested in the north?


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  • #7
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,429 ✭✭✭User1998


    Gards don’t even know what an MOT is. Don’t worry about it


  • #8
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    User1998 wrote: »
    Gards don’t even know what an MOT is. Don’t worry about it

    I'd want to check with the insurance company I can't see them being OK with driving with no test.


  • #9
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Yes you're right, can't do it until registered here :o

    Can't they do it by VIN number?

    CVRT are private operations, cant see why they wouldn't test it for you.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #10
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    they're mostly shut aren't they? In any case Mr Dawn was talking about swopping an MoT for a CVRT


  • #11
    intercity125
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭intercity125


    You MOT will be valid for an extra Six months. Due to covid:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020


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  • #12
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    intercity125 wrote: »
    You MOT will be valid for an extra Six months. Due to covid:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020

    problem solved!


  • #13
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    I reckon that MOT 6 month extension is only valid in GB*. They are updating the online checker, but not the certificate expiry date. If you go online with the V5C Doc reference number, it won't generate a PDF MOT with the revised expiry date.

    (*MOTs in NI being slightly different and anyway there are other random-bloke-on-the-internet opinions that are available)


  • #14
    Downsey77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭Downsey77


    Did anyone ever get a definite answer on the MOT Extension validity for a NCT Transfer?

    I'm in the same boat, MOT COVID extended to 24 Jan 2021 on a car I just VRT'd, but NI MOT Cert expired on 24 July 2020.

    Will they give me a NCT for the remaining period or will I have to get it VRTd ASAP.

    I might post it off anyway and chance my arm, if the guards stop me I'll show them the GOV.UK print-out and hope for the best.


  • #15
    newmember2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,586 ✭✭✭newmember2


    Downsey77 wrote: »
    Did anyone ever get a definite answer on the MOT Extension validity for a NCT Transfer?

    I'm in the same boat, MOT COVID extended to 24 Jan 2021 on a car I just VRT'd, but NI MOT Cert expired on 24 July 2020.

    Will they give me a NCT for the remaining period or will I have to get it VRTd ASAP.

    I might post it off anyway and chance my arm, if the guards stop me I'll show them the GOV.UK print-out and hope for the best.

    You'd want to be thinking about your insurance as well as the guards driving around with no test.


  • #16
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    cav93 wrote: »
    I bought a UK reg van a couple of weeks ago. Insurance said they usually only cover uk reg vehicles for 30 days but under the current circumstances are now relaxed on that policy. The only other thing is, its MOT will expire in a months time, will it be legal to drive here as I cant test it in a CVRT centre as I can't vrt it into irish reg until the nct centres open.

    The VRT places are open...


  • #17
    michellie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭michellie


    Reuben Fierce Retiree wrote: »
    The VRT places are open...

    They weren't when this was posted....


  • #18
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    michellie wrote: »
    They weren't when this was posted....

    Bloody Zombie threads!


  • #19
    Downsey77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭Downsey77


    Reuben Fierce Retiree wrote: »
    Bloody Zombie threads!

    Haha this was the only relevant thread I could find. Have sent off the request for a NCT MOT conversion inc the extension, will act oblivious until they tell me any differently.

    I have the gov.uk print out in the interim if I get stopped.

    First available VRT appt is 21st Oct so might book one as a back up, just in case.


  • #20
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,369 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    User1998 wrote: »
    Gards don’t even know what an MOT is. Don’t worry about it

    They know how to spell Guards and Gardai though


  • #21
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Old thread lock


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