Motorists whose vehicle passes its annual MOT test will no longer be given a paper copy of their emissions test.
The change comes into effect from 11 January 2021 and is part of efforts by the DVSA to reduce the use of paper in the MOT.
However, motorists whose vehicle fails the test will still be issued with a paper emissions record.
What’s more, motorists whose vehicle passes the test can still request a printed copy of the emissions record.
MOT testing garages must retain all emissions records for three months, and be able to produce them to motorists or officials if requested.
Test can be stored digitally
They don’t need to be stored as paper records though, provided the emissions testing machine is able to store digital records.
Testing stations have been warned that ‘failure to produce an emissions record when requested may result in disciplinary action being taken’.
The paperless MOT-pass emissions record move follows feedback from the trade, as well as a drive to go green, says the DVSA.
MOT test centres have also been granted an extension to the annual training year, due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
They now have until 30 April 2021 to complete this year’s annual training and assessment.
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