Mistamist
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Have seen a decent looking Mk2 Golf GTi 8v next to where i am working, its a G reg, bodywork looks ok just needs a polish.
it has tax and still currently insured with the owner but has no MOT.
If i was to buy the car tomorrow would i be allowed to drive it home so i can take it to my local MOT station?
I have cover to drive other cars on my insurance.
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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You can drive to an MOT booking.
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Rob_Lee
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Registered: 9th Dec 05
Location: Folkestone Drives: Nova 1.6 16v
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You are only covered to actually drive to a MOT station.
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Mistamist
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
Location: Gillingham, Kent
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should be alright then as i will be taking it to my local test station as i get looked after there.
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timrud_
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Registered: 3rd Jul 04
Location: Sheffield
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Not gonna get points for driving round without an MOT, only a fine.
If your not bothered about that then drive it where you like!
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Mistamist
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
Location: Gillingham, Kent
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dont want either really,
83k miles for £400
good deal?
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timrud_
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Personally fines dont bother me, only money, but points your stuck with!
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Cupra Steve
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car with no MOT = worth fuck all imo.
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bubble
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Location: Darwin, NT Australia.
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quote:
Originally posted by M15T XE
Have seen a decent looking Mk2 Golf GTi 8v next to where i am working, its a G reg, bodywork looks ok just needs a polish.
it has tax and still currently insured with the owner but has no MOT.
If i was to buy the car tomorrow would i be allowed to drive it home so i can take it to my local MOT station?
I have cover to drive other cars on my insurance.
nope. cuz it aint got insurance if no mot-and no insurance makes it illegal to drive about.
you will have to trailor the car to be safe.
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timrud_
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Registered: 3rd Jul 04
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Sorry, your wrong.
Stuff like this is my job and how I make a living, so I'll back myself to be right 
I have NEVER seen anybody prosecuted for no insurance for not having an MOT. Thats ridiculous.
Who told you that? Did they also tell you if you haven't put your seatbelt on, then thats illegal, so also making no insurance ROFL
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K2 GTi
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lol 
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12vMatt
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Registered: 28th Oct 06
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i am sure that you can drive an un-MOTed car to a pre booked MOT appointment.
although you are supposed to go to the closest MOT garage, just book an MOT near home, drive home then phone up and cancel the appointment
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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quote:
Originally posted by 12vMatt
i am sure that you can drive an un-MOTed car to a pre booked MOT appointment.
although you are supposed to go to the closest MOT garage, just book an MOT near home, drive home then phone up and cancel the appointment
or book an MOT and actually get it tested. If it fails you know what needs doing.
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Mistamist
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
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sorted now, got it home, drives really well, wont pass the mot just yet as the fuse for the headlights is blown. also came with a cd player and amp under the passenger seat which is a bonus. will get a few pics shortly.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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quote:
Originally posted by M15T XE
sorted now, got it home, drives really well, wont pass the mot just yet as the fuse for the headlights is blown. also came with a cd player and amp under the passenger seat which is a bonus. will get a few pics shortly.
You just reminded me I need to get my gloves from under the drivers seat 
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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quote:
Originally posted by bubblevaux
quote:
Originally posted by M15T XE
Have seen a decent looking Mk2 Golf GTi 8v next to where i am working, its a G reg, bodywork looks ok just needs a polish.
it has tax and still currently insured with the owner but has no MOT.
If i was to buy the car tomorrow would i be allowed to drive it home so i can take it to my local MOT station?
I have cover to drive other cars on my insurance.
nope. cuz it aint got insurance if no mot-and no insurance makes it illegal to drive about.
you will have to trailor the car to be safe.
My insurance paid out without an MOT - not proud of it but shit happens
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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you are also OK to drive without TAX if going to a BOOKED MOT
simply becuase you can not tax a car without an MOT
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Mistamist
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
Location: Gillingham, Kent
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fixed the front lights, was the connection on the back of the switch, need to get some brake light bulbs now. too much snow to drive the corsa down to halfords.
anyone got any decent pics of red mk2 golf gti's nicely modded?
first steps is to get some deep dish 16s and put it on its ass. 
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Colin
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Whats with everyone wanting Mk2 golfs all of a sudden 
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by M15T XE
dont want either really,
83k miles for £400
good deal?
I paid that for mine with Tax & mot but as a non runner so yes if the bodyworks good its worth that!!
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