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Driving to a pre-booked MOT with an expired certificate

You can drive to a booked MOT test without a current MOT, but you still need insurance. What the rules allow and what they don't.

What the rules allow

GOV.UK guidance says you can drive a car without a valid MOT to a pre-booked test, or to a garage for repairs required to pass.

You still need valid insurance for that journey, and the car must be roadworthy.

Questions

Does an expired MOT invalidate my insurance?

It can affect a claim depending on the policy wording. Read your policy or ask your insurer.

General information only, not advice. Check current rules on GOV.UK and your policy wording.