The MOT has expired, but you haven’t driven the vehicle or haven’t deregistered it. Can you simply deregister or re-register now? Or do you have to go to the TÜV now? Can I just drive there without an MOT? We clarify these and other important questions here.
MOT expired but not driven – how much will that cost?
Once the MOT has expired, it doesn’t matter whether you drove the vehicle or not:
After 2 months without an MOT there is a fine of 15 euros.
After 4 months it’s 25 euros.
After 8 months It already costs you 60 euros and an additional point in Flensburg.
If you do go to the TÜV after 2 months or longer, they usually even come additional costs Coming to you: The TÜV organizations are obliged to carry out an extended general inspection, which is then completed with a Surcharge of 20 percent is calculated. Even if you have the vehicle want to unsubscribe, you will incur the same costs and penalties if you unsubscribe. For example, if you deregister the car after 8 months without an MOT, you pay 60 euros and one point in Flensburg.
TÜV expired but not deregistered – what now?
For some people the vehicle’s MOT has expired but it hasn’t been deregistered and has now been sitting around for a long time. In this case the so-called applies Obligation of the vehicle owner to demonstrate. This means that even if the vehicle is not driven on public roads, it is still registered due to the officially issued license plate. This is accompanied by The main inspection at the TÜV is also mandatoryif it is not logged out. Exception: However, if the vehicle can no longer be used anyway, for example due to engine damage, things may look different.
Deregistering a car with an expired MOT – is that possible?
Can you simply deregister a vehicle with an expired MOT to save further costs? No: Anyone who deregisters their car with an expired MOT will be charged with the punished with the same fineslike someone who is late for the MOT:
No TÜV for 2 months or more: 15 euros fine. No MOT from 4 months: 25 euros fine. No MOT from 8 months: 60 euros fine plus one point in Flensburg.
So if your vehicle’s MOT has expired, you risk a high fine and a point in Flensburg if you don’t deregister it in time. If the vehicle has not had an MOT for 8 months, you will receive a point in Flensburg either way, regardless of whether you deregister the car or go to the MOT to have it renewed.
Register/register the car without a TÜV report – is that possible?
When a vehicle is deregistered, the official license plate is canceled and the TÜV or HU sticker is removed. As a result, the TÜV expired one way or another. If an HU, AU or other safety test was due between deregistration and the requested re-registration of the vehicle, this must be carried out before re-registration.
This means it doesn’t matter whether you want to register a car or re-register it: You need proof for the admission office about a recent general inspection. Otherwise there is no registration or change of registration.
Forgotten MOT: Can I drive to the MOT without a valid MOT?
Yes. However, if you are stopped by the police and they are not friendly towards you, you could still face a fine. In the best case scenario, you can make it credible that you are now on the way to the TÜV. In the best case scenario, it will only be a verbal warning.
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How long can I drive if I have failed the MOT?
If your vehicle fails the general inspection (HU) and the inspector does not shut down the vehicle, you can drive for a maximum of one month. However, this time is actually intended to correct the defects mentioned in the TÜV test report as quickly as possible. The follow-up inspection is then significantly cheaper. If you exceed the one-month deadline and continue to drive the vehicle, you will have to apply for a new general inspection and pay a fine of around 40 euros. Also remember that if you drive without an MOT, you could lose your insurance cover. If an accident occurs, the car insurance will only pay a portion or not at all. Please check your insurance contract documents.
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