MOT Re-Tests and Appeals

Retest Re-Examinations

• If the vehicle stays at the test station which failed the vehicle, to be repaired
No Additional Fee (Partial Re- Examination)

• If the vehicle is brought back to the same test station and retested before the end of the next working day on one or more of the following items only:

No Additional Fee (Partial Re-Examination)

Only one Free Partial Re-Examination is permissible per full examination

• A Class IVA or VA that passes on seat belt installation, but fails on other areas of the test, maybe re-tested at the same test station as Class IV or V - the extent of test and fees are as for Class IV or V.

• In any other case full re-examination - Full Fee

• Appeal test fee - Full Fee

Appeals
• If you wish to appeal against refusal to issue a test certificate for your vehicle:

• Ask for a form (VT17) - obtainable from this testing station.

• Send the form, with a further full test fee to reach the Vehicle & Operator Services

• Agency office shown below within 14 working days of the refusal notice.

• If your appeal is successful, the fee or, if appropriate, part of it will be returned to you.

• Do not have your vehicle repaired before your appeal is considered. This is because any change to your vehicle may affect the outcome of the appeal.

The address of the local VOSA office is displayed in MOT testing stations or can be obtained from our general enquiry unit on 0845 600 5977 (local rate).

More Information on appeals

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