What happens if my old vehicle is only used on an offshore island and is exempt from MOT testing?
Vehicles do not need an MOT if they are only used on GB islands that have no road connection to the mainland. This exemption does not apply to cars used on the Isle of Wight, the islands of Arran, Bute, Great Cumbrae, Islay, Lewis, Mainland (Orkney), Mainland (Shetland), Mull, North Uist and Skye; and light commercial vans used on the Isle of Wight, the Islands of Lewis, Mainland (Orkney), Mainland (Shetland) and Skye. Vehicles that fall within this exemption will be eligible for the scrappage scheme, providing the address of the registered keeper shown on the V5C is within an exempt area, the registered keeper has made a declaration that the vehicle is MOT exempt and is taxed and insured. As the vehicle cannot be legally driven outside the island, arrangements may need to be made to transport the car to the dealer so they can satisfy themselves that the paperwork and the vehicle match and that all is in order.
