The government has no plans to introduce MOTs on the island.
The stance was confirmed by DoI Minister, Dr Michelle Haywood, in response to a question from Jason Moorhouse.
Dr Haywood stated that current policy opposes the implementation of periodic vehicle testing, citing limited evidence that it would improve road safety and the significant costs it would impose on the public and government.
“Based on the assessment of evidence from RTCs and consideration of how MOTs would be implemented, the current government policy is not to introduce such testing on the island,” she said.
“The evidence that periodic vehicle testing would improve safety is limited and the introduction of MOT testing would come with a significant cost to the public directly in paying for tests, at garages and to government in regulating and administering an MOT system.”
The DoI will continue mandatory testing for higher-risk vehicles, including heavy goods vehicles, taxis, buses, and older vehicles upon first importation.
Additionally, the government collaborates with the Police on vehicle safety campaigns and roadside checks.
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