Boston MOT LTD

20/09/2026

🚐 “I’VE EMPTIED THE VAN. IT’S UNDER THREE TONNES NOW.”

A tradesman books his diesel panel van in for an MOT.

Its design gross weight — the figure on the manufacturer’s plate — is 3,500kg.

He removes every tool, every fitting and the mysterious bucket that’s been in there since 2019.

The van now weighs well under 3,000kg.

“So that makes it a Class 4, doesn’t it? It’s lighter than half the SUVs outside.”

It’s a conventional goods van. No camper conversion, minibus or special classification involved.

👇 WHICH MOT CLASS DOES IT NEED?

A — Class 4, because it weighs under 3,000kg today.

B — Class 7, because its design gross weight is 3,500kg.

C — Class 4, because only vans OVER 3,500kg need Class 7.

D — It depends whether it is being used privately or for work.

Does the MOT class follow today’s load, the maximum design weight or what you use it for?

And did unloading half a builders’ merchant achieve anything beyond finally finding that missing 10mm socket? 😂

Van owners: have you ever booked the wrong class?
Testers: what’s the most common mix-up you hear?

Vote A–D.

Know a van owner who should have a go? Send them this before they read the comments. 👀

🌙 Boston MOT Ltd — Class 4 and Class 7 testing, open until 10pm BY APPOINTMENT.

Serving Wrangle and surrounding areas. Keep the working day working and the weekend yours.

bostonmotltd.co.uk

20/09/2026

🚨 FAILED ITS MOT TODAY. THREE WEEKS LEFT ON THE OLD ONE.
HAS THE GARAGE JUST TAKEN THOSE THREE WEEKS AWAY?

You book the family car in early. Sensible. Organised. Practically a new person.

Then it fails. 😬

One MAJOR defect.
No DANGEROUS defects recorded.

You check the old certificate:
“Hang on. That’s still got three weeks left!”

Your mate says the failure cancels it.
Someone in the waiting room says you can drive until the old one expires.
Someone else has an uncle who “used to do MOTs”.

Lovely. Three legal departments and nobody’s finished their coffee. 😂

👇 WHICH STATEMENT IS RIGHT?

A — The new failure automatically cancels the old certificate.

B — The old certificate allows normal driving, whatever the Major defect.

C — The old certificate remains valid, but roadworthiness requirements still apply.

D — Every early failure means repair or retest journeys only.

E — You can drive it once you sign the garage’s warning.

Here’s the bit to think about: we haven’t told you WHAT the defect is.

Can you give a definite answer about driving it from the certificate date alone?

Owners: what have you been told?
Testers: how would you explain it to someone who just needs to get the kids home?

Pick A–E and tell us why. Confident answers welcome. Confidently wrong answers may require a second coffee. ☕😂

Follow Boston MOT Ltd for more “I thought I knew that” MOT questions.

🌙 Open until 10pm BY APPOINTMENT.
Wrangle and surrounding areas — get your MOT sorted around work and keep the weekend for family.

bostonmotltd.co.uk

16/09/2026

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11/08/2026

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10/08/2026

06/08/2026

Here’s your weekly laugh 😆

This customer has been banned from our mot centre until he gets a bigger car 🤣 sorry Carl

Enjoy and share 👍

05/08/2026

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01/08/2026

First video, (a little camera shy lol).

If you want more videos posted ie how to videos and videos on how to check for simple things before you’re mot lets us know in the comments down below.

Also guys don’t forget if you have a MOT you get 10% off at The Cosy Cafe, they do some banging grub, hot drinks and cold drinks. And ice cream for them hot days!

04/07/2026

The boss on Monday morning after England kick off at 1am 🫪🤣

*DONT WORRY WE WILL BE OPEN* lol

22/06/2026

🚗 IT’S MONDAY… BACK TO REALITY! 🚗

A new week means another chance to keep your vehicle safe and roadworthy! 💙

Did you know that spending just 5 minutes checking the basics before your MOT could help avoid an unnecessary fail?

✅ Top up your windscreen washer fluid
✅ Check your wiper blades are in good condition
✅ Make sure all your bulbs are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators, reverse and number plate lights)
✅ Check your tyres – if they’re on the wear indicators, it’s best to replace them before your MOT
✅ Make sure all your seat belts work correctly and lock as they should
✅ Check all doors open, close and latch properly
✅ Give your vehicle a quick once over for anything obvious

These simple checks can save you time, money and the disappointment of an avoidable MOT failure.

At Boston MOT Ltd, we’re here to offer an honest, affordable and reliable service every time.

📞 Need to book your MOT or service? Get in touch today – we’ll be happy to help keep you moving!

Have a great week everyone! 🚙💨