If your plate expires on or before October 31st and you are unable to book a suitable test through the MOT Booking system, you can obtain a standard MOT from any Knowsley garage only and upload the MOT Certificate, along with the other required documents, as part of your renewal application. The application should be submitted within 28 days of the MOT Certificate date; otherwise, the certificate will not be accepted, and your application will be refused.
If your plate expires on or before October 31st and you have already booked a test after your expiry date through the MOT Booking system, you can obtain a standard MOT from any Knowsley garage only. Once you have secured an external booking, please cancel your booking with us through the MOT booking system. This will ensure that you receive a refund for the test slot, and also free up the booking on the system.
Upload the MOT Certificate, along with the other required documents, as part of your renewal application. The application should be submitted within 28 days of the MOT Certificate date; otherwise, the certificate will not be accepted, and your application will be refused.
For plates that expire after October 31st, it is recommended to book your compliance test 90 days (3 months) in advance of your existing plate expiry to ensure the best availability. Book and pay for the earliest available compliance test slot, provided the earliest date is after your expiry. Once booked, you should continue to check the booking system regularly to see if any earlier tests are available.
Vehicle change applications are still required to book only a compliance test at the Council's testing facility. Any external MOTs for vehicle changes will not be accepted, and the application will be refused.