quick mot question

[VeeDubGTI16v]

does the boot have to open for the mot? i would have said no but im not sure

sh!tty gsf lock fails again  their cast metal bits have more air holes than a wispa 

[Dec]

Had my MOT yesterday and I didnt notice them open the boot

[Diamond Hell]

It's not something I've ever had any concerns about when putting a car in for MOT.... it is more likely to be an advisory, although if they can't get to the spare to check that they might be arsey.

[Dec]

It's not something I've ever had any concerns about when putting a car in for MOT.... it is more likely to be an advisory, although if they can't get to the spare to check that they might be arsey.

Didnt check my spare. Been a bit of debate about that and I dont think its a requirement.

The spare tyre is not checked as part of the MOT. Obviously, if the 'spare' tyre is actually fitted to the vehicle, then it will be checked in the normal way. 'Temporary Use' spare tyres will fail the MOT if fitted at the time of the MOT Test.

http://www.motester.co.uk/mot-pass.html

[Khare]

you dont need a spare for the MOT. But if you have one it must be pumped up and the tyre must be in good condition.
As for the boot, iirc, it doesnt have to open from the outside but there has to be a method of opening it from the inside (in case of accident)

[Jay]

As for the boot, iirc, it doesnt have to open from the outside but there has to be a method of opening it from the inside (in case of accident)

I thought that's what the sun roof was for 

[sharpie]

you dont need a spare for the MOT. But if you have one it must be pumped up and the tyre must be in good condition.

i was under the impression that if a spare wasn't fitted you had to have that daft tyre foam.

As for the boot, iirc, it doesnt have to open from the outside but there has to be a method of opening it from the inside (in case of accident)

i remember this too because my last mk2's boot never locked properly and had to be opened with a piece of string. i rook the lock out the mechanism for the mot so it could open and shut with the button though. at the time i remember looking at mot test criteria on the net but can't seem to find it now for either points.

[Khare]

you dont need a spare for the MOT. But if you have one it must be pumped up and the tyre must be in good condition.

i was under the impression that if a spare wasn't fitted you had to have that daft tyre foam.

I think that as long as your covered by someone (AA, RAC, Green Flag) then you dont need the gooey foam thing. Cos you can call them to come and repair the puncture for you (iirc).
Most EU countries require you to have a spare tyre in the boot though, but there are lots of new cars that dont come with spare tyre as factory standard, instead they come with the foam bottle thing.

[cняis]

we do MOTs at work, never noticed the guys opening the boot or checking the spare. and apprently our guys are harsh testers! 

[Uruk Hai]

As said already I cant even remember them opening the boot when mine was MOT'd and you dont need a spare wheel or tins of tyre foam !