readings associated with the three most recent VT20s (test passes) along with the date of those readings. 2018 From 20 May 2018, the way that the MOT test works in England, Scotland and Wales changed to comply with EU Directive 2014/45. This involved some changes to the way the test is carried out and reported, with the basic essence of the test remaining the same. After 20 May 2018, vehicles first registered forty years prior were exempt from the requirement for a MOT test. 2019 From 1 October 2019, the way that the MOT test worked in England, Scotland and Wales changed to comply with the new connected equipment legislation. This only applied to any applications to open a new MOT centre, reopen a MOT centre or make a change of ownership of a MOT centre. 2020 From 1 April 2020, all Class 4 vehicle MOT expiry dates were extended by six months if the date fell on or after 30 March 2020. This was implemented due to the coronavirus outbreak across the UK. Although the six-month exemption was granted, vehicles that were still being used were required to be kept in a roadworthy condition, and penalties were still issued for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition. 2021 From 1 May 2021, exhaust gas analysers and diesel smoke meters were able to connect directly to the MOT testing service as part of the connected equipment legislation. Emissions testing in Northern Ireland Emissions tests on diesel cars have not been carried out during MOTs in Northern Ireland since 2006, despite being a legal requirement. See also Vehicle inspection (general overview of roadworthiness tests around the world) National Car Test (Irish equivalent) References External links Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Driver & Vehicle Agency (Northern Ireland) official web site Official MOT Guides and Inspection Manuals MOT test centres in the UK Vehicle MOT History Automotive safety Motoring taxation in the United Kingdom Road transport in the United Kingdom Car costs