Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - V

[parkerman]

Pretty sure the DVLA would send a reminder before taking any action. You used to be allowed 2 weeks grace, although I think it was unofficial, before any further action.

It is an urban myth that you have two weeks grace. You must not drive or leave your car parked on the road without a valid MOT. As soon as it runs out it is illegal to drive or leave it parked. If the police discover you have no MOT, they can hand out a ?1000 fine. They can also impound the car. Driving without a valid MOT also means you have no insurance, for which you could get an additional fine. The only exception is if you can show the police that you are on the way to an MOT centre with a booking form, in which case, they will probably take no action.