Petition · past parliament

close mot testing service

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like dvsa to close mot testing service during covid 19 so all garages and staff can stay at home as requested
Because I dont want to contract or pass on covid 19

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Since you started this petition, the Government has announced that if a vehicle MOT due date expires from 30 March 2020 it will be extended by 6 months

Garages can still open for essential repairs or services. Find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mot-centre-and-tester-guidance

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

23 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
28 Apr 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 28 Apr 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.