Much has been said and written about it. For some years a change in the MOT obligation for vehicles of 50 years and older was in the pipeline. In fact, extensive information has been published about the fact that this change would come into effect on 20 in May 2018. The change, also advocated by the FEHAC, would mean that vehicles of 50 years and older were exempted from MOT duty from that date. However, the implementation of this provision has been postponed.
In the meantime, a number of owners of vehicles within this category are in despair because they have received an invitation to have their vehicle (which is fifty years old or older) inspected. And they wonder whether the classic should actually be judged. Or that the invitation to drive to the MOT inspection station has turned out to be a mistake.
No change for the time being
Well: the invitation is valid, and the MOT obligation for vehicles with a date of first admission from 1 January 1960 or later too. For the time being, nothing will change in the regulations. It stipulates that vehicles with a date of first authorization from before 1 January 1960 no longer have to undergo a biennial inspection. The continuously moving limit of 50 years and older is not yet applied.
Implementation in national laws and regulations
The provisional delay has to do with the lack of implementation of the European MOT directive, which was already issued in 2014. This directive should be transposed into national laws and regulations by 20 May 2017 at the latest. Because the directive allowed the member states to make adjustments at a national level, the minister of Infrastructure and Environment decided to exempt vehicles of historical value older than 50 years from the MOT requirement, starting from 20 in May 2018.
Amendment of the Vehicles Decree delayed
To introduce such an exemption, the Vehicles Decree had to be amended. The House of Representatives, however, rejected a bill regarding the registration of agricultural and forestry tractors. As a result, decision-making has been delayed. The Vehicles Decree also included provisions with regard to the inspection obligation for fast tractors. These have not yet been transposed into legislation and regulations.
No partial decisions
It is curious that partial decisions have not been taken. Contrary to that possibility, the entire line of motor vehicles of 50 years and older is dealt with in one go in the Vehicles Decree. It shows carelessness that the owners of this category of vehicles are unclearly informed from the RDW and from politics. It is independent of the fact that a periodic inspection can do no harm.
Biennial inspection obligation for 30 years and older remains in force
The old rules remain in force for the time being. In addition, the provisions with regard to the biennial inspections of vehicles with an age of 30 years and older continue to apply. Incidentally, that change was successfully advocated by the FEHAC in the past.
What is the status of this topic?
Young, young, what a shit or an old car should or should not be inspected. That is not the point, it is now about that cars from before 1960 do not have to go to the MOT and that that year must be postponed and not remain 1960. That is not true. When that was introduced it was 50 years or older. Now you still have to go to the MOT with a car of, for example, 56 years old. They have introduced this themselves, do it honestly and let it move. Just like the old-timer age from 25 to 40 years! Had it left with the 60 day pass and 30 years. The oldtimer owners do not change that anyway, that is done for them.
Example:
My Renault Dauphine is from 1961.
Has run 22500 km, drive around 700 km per year.
Always inside, every time I go for a drive
I only check everything in the summer.
Why do MOT tests really unnecessary?
R. Middelhuis
Damage caused to third parties by vehicle defects is very rare for classic vehicles. This is in contrast to more modern cars, where keeping cheap on the road is often a much greater must. The maintenance of a more modern car is difficult to do yourself and often also difficult to do by a modern garage. This means that many 90s / '00s cars are pushed through the MOT with some tie ribs and duct tape, because they are far from being collector's cars. 50+ Classics are often a relief for a modern garage that still employs some old hands, because it is simpler. The maintenance is therefore done earlier, less damage can be done and it is also easier to do yourself.
The average non-classic driving Dutch person should delve more into classic cars before judging. For these people, the term car, garage and MOT are abstract.
Advice for the modern motorist: open the hood of your hatchback from 2000, attend your MOT, take a set of caps, some fuses, a jack, tow rope and fire extinguisher. Every classic driving Dutchman already does that. This prevents a lot of traffic jams. And think of me when you hit the water with your electronic door lock on your '98 Kia. I already turn my mechanical window handle down from my '58 Volvo and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Hey ???? I believe I'm missing the mark. The owner of a mandatory car is reminded of this annually. The RWD has our data. I have not been reminded of the MOT for years and therefore assume that my car (60 year old) is no longer subject to MOT. Is that correct then ?????
Your car is from 1958 and therefore from 1 January 1960. Vehicles in this category are still exempt.
I think that a biennial MOT for cars aged 50 and older should remain mandatory. It is precisely these types of vehicles that are susceptible to defects, rust (chassis, exhaust from the inside), dried out rubbers (suspension) and hidden wear (bearings). I understand that most owners pamper their oldtimer and take good care of it, but not all are mechanics or MOT inspectors who critically examine their car every six months and carry out any repairs. Especially when it only drives a horse thousand km per year and the car is stationary for 6-9 months a year, the risk of defects is greater than when it is driven daily all year round. It is never good for a car to stop it for so long. That is why extra attention for such vehicles and therefore an MOT at least every two years. If you really take care of your pet perfectly, you have nothing to fear, right? And that the MOT costs money ... That costs the purchase and maintenance of an oldtimer too, right? Just think of it as a biennial maintenance charge. It's part of keeping him in top condition.
Ok, accepted for information.
Yet it does not seem wrong to explain the situation in Jip-en-Janneke language.
Radar - Didn't see the AVROTROS consumer program?
Yes, that is the famous sausage and keep us on the line for years. Az has been promised a lot and I even have it black and white and yet the Hague crooks do what they want. The term agreement is agreement is always one-sided. This also applies to the alcohol prohibition of young people. An agreement is an agreement between 2 parties unless it concerns the government. Too bad that people still vote for these people.
Nice, a spicy letter.
Ridiculous, that such a car,
mileage no 3000 per year (cadillac series 62, every 2 year must be inspected. I mean, if there is something about my car I will certainly make it or have it made. Such a car is not neglected by, for example, overdue maintenance.
Why would you no longer have such old vehicles tested?
Those old people need it right, don't they!??
If you are a lover it is really not necessary because then you take care of him. Too bad you don't understand because the MOT is really not holy. Money beating no more
Geldklopperij is certainly not APK for those who still know the situation from the 70s and 80s ..
But for classic cars that rarely hit the road, it is quite unnecessary….
Radar - Didn't see the AVROTROS consumer program?