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Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

How many here dread the MOT test on their ancient Beetle. I used to have a local MOT station in my part of London that let me take part in the test, sitting in the car, operating signals, lights, steering etc.

One garage used to road test the cable brakes, not using the rolling road (although I worried about the crash box being driven without experience). Now stations want to test them on the rolling road.

Those around me now don't allow me near the car or to even point out things to the tester. I have to sit away from the area and watch while semaphores, bonnet support and such like are exposed to risk of damage due to unawareness. I MOT'd my '58 recently, and was uncomfortable the attitude they had to the car. This means that my splits and Tatras will continue not seeing use, even Rattletrap will stay away. 😞

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
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six-o-one
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#2

John, Get friendly with any local classic car specialists and find out who they use for MOTs.
I found out who Storacar were using for all the cars they looked after and paid them a visit.
They were very obviously well versed in MOTing 'odd' stuff!

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Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#3

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They were very obviously well versed in MOTing 'odd' stuff!

six-o-one wrote:

Thanks, good thinking, although I hope to find something reasonably local.

Still love the look of your oval :beer:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#4

This means that my splits and Tatras will continue not seeing use, even Rattletrap will stay away. 😞

Rattletrap wrote:

You wouldn't drive them if an MOT was presented on a gold salver.

Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#5

You wouldn't drive them if an MOT was presented on a gold salver.

'50 Karmann wrote:

I'll be serving you a nice big slice of humble pie from my vintage Beetle next year at Lavenham, George. :wink:

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#6

I'll be serving you a nice big slice of humble pie from my vintage Beetle next year at Lavenham, George. :wink:

Rattletrap wrote:

Once in Thirty years,doesn't count,if it happens.

Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#7

Once in Thirty years,doesn't count,if it happens.

'50 Karmann wrote:

My George, you are a big eater, that'll be the whole pie now :lol:

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#8

How's that:?:

Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#9

How's that:?:

'50 Karmann wrote:

.....I MOT'd my '58 recently......

Rattletrap wrote:

I'll have to take some custard to Lavenham as well now....:roll:

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#10

:shock: WOW !!big step,and that makes you a big driver all of the sudden.
How did you find the keys after all this time???
Bet you were shocked when petrol wasn't 97p a gallon anymore.

Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#11

:shock: WOW !!big step,and that makes you a big driver all of the sudden.
How did you find the keys after all this time???
Bet you were shocked when petrol wasn't 97p a gallon anymore.

'50 Karmann wrote:

Hey, one step at a time please George, I haven't ventured outside London yet, and I've still got my petrol ration books to use up.

I'll be using the 2 star, its a little cheaper than the 3 and the '58 loves it :lol:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#12

911's used to run on 2*,i was amazed when i found that out.

Ovaltine
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#13

I'll be serving you a nice big slice of humble pie from my vintage Beetle next year at Lavenham, George. :wink:

Rattletrap wrote:

A promise was made to take Rattletrap to Lavenham, 1958 cars are too late:roll:

To rerail this topic, there is talk of MOTs being changed to bi-annually here, another European interfereance. In Germany cars that are very old are exempt I believe:?

The way to end a good day out with your Split is with an Ovaltine!

54 Gertie
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#14

I'd hate to think what sheds people would drive in the UK if an MOT was not needed for 'classic' cars.

Why would they need to get into the under bonnet area? Just leave the spare on the back seat if (I'm not sure it's even tested) you think they might bend your bonnet/prop etc.

As far as the rest goes, I see no reason why you couldn't be present at the MOT. At my MOT place I could stand a few metres form the car if I really wanted.

William

harveypj
Stock "Wolfie" Smith

13 years ago

#15

1958 cars are too late:roll:

Ovaltine wrote:

You might want to educate yourself :idea:
Lavenham is a pre67 show, not pre57 like some others.

Stock......the new custom

WayneMcCarthy
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#16

In Ireland there is No MOT Required on Pre 1980 Car's , Yes there are alot of Heap's on The Road !
Talk's are taking place about Yearly Test's on Classic's Which I would be in favour of Testing All Classic's.

"Mr Stock"

Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#17

A promise was made to take Rattletrap to Lavenham, 1958 cars are too late:roll:

Ovaltine wrote:

As Lavenham is not until 2012, over a year away, I'll be presenting a car for another MOT. It may well be Rattletrap, but I'm not taking him to an MOT station that won't care and appreciate what a special vintage car Rattletrap is.He's family, you wouldn't leave your beloved cat or dog at some back street vet:wink:

I'd hate to think what sheds people would drive in the UK if an MOT was not needed for 'classic' cars.

Why would they need to get into the under bonnet area? Just leave the spare on the back seat if (I'm not sure it's even tested) you think they might bend your bonnet/prop etc.

As far as the rest goes, I see no reason why you couldn't be present at the MOT. At my MOT place I could stand a few metres form the car if I really wanted.

54 Gertie wrote:

They always look under the bonnet, ID plates and structure, the latter more an issue with the 1303 McPhurson strut cars, but they see Beetles as all the same. They also have to check that bonnets shut securely.

'Health and Safety' has made stations aware that it is their responsibilty to keep members of the pulic in a 'safe' area - that's what I was strictly told:roll:

In Ireland there is No MOT Required on Pre 1980 Car's , Yes there are alot of Heap's on The Road !

WayneMcCarthy wrote:

True, and they don't have to pay water rates in Northern Ireland.........:roll:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#18

Just leave the spare on the back seat if.....

54 Gertie wrote:

Good grief, a spare wheel on Rattletrap's back seat, or an all OG low miles '49's seat, or even a Tatra T87's rear seat... they can keep their MOT :!:

Maybe take the seat out first though. :wink:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

Rattletrap
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

13 years ago

#19

I copied this from Last Triumph's thread 'Mr Sherbie':lol: it was your great reply to me raising the MOT issue prior to this thread's start.

Good grief neither would I :shock: :lol: We are always 'present' during an mot. And my mot tester's have to go through thorough rigorous verbal and non verbal reasoning testing before they are allowed to touch anything :lol:
But you are even worse than me for lack of use :lol: I keep my split mot'd just so I can go to war & peace if I fancy it, no london, no motorways or main roads involved, all country lanes round here. Blimey mine would also be housebound If I lived in London so I dont blame you!:lol:

mrsherbie wrote:

Just leave the spare on the back seat if (I'm not sure it's even tested)

54 Gertie wrote:

Leave it at home and hope you don't get a flat - Apparently its not part of the test.:d

Non-stick?

54 Gertie wrote:

Teflon, the perfect finish for under a Beeltle's wheel arches:?: :lol:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

64rotbox
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#20

I'd hate to think what sheds people would drive in the UK if an MOT was not needed for 'classic' cars.

54 Gertie wrote:

Have a look at a 'rat look' display at a VW show. Then imagine every car on the road in the same state.

Why would they need to get into the under bonnet area?

To check the fuel filler cap.

You can call me Al.

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