Drivers can be fined if they do not have a valid MOT for their vehicle
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Reform UK has responded to speculation on social media that one of its campaign buses was at risk of being hit with a £1,000 fine as the party launches its local election campaign.
The Nigel Farage-led political party has announced grand plans for the future, headlined by its local election campaign.
Reform UK, which has five MPs in Parliament, said it would be hosting the "biggest ever launch rally in modern British political history".
To celebrate the goals, Reform campaigners around the country have been setting up local events to rally support for the party, including in Essex.
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The Reform UK campaign bus is exempt from needing an MOT
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In one instance, a large aqua Reform UK bus has been seen canvassing for the party emblazoned with large slogans like "Join the Reform UK party" and "Let's make Britain Great".
The "world famous" Reform UK bus has been described as "brand new" and features a TV inside as supporters of the party campaign for more votes around the area.
Despite initial social media speculation concern about the bus and its MOT status, Reform UK has confirmed that it has a valid MOT, insurance and tax to shut down rumours.
According to GOV.UK, the vehicle's MOT has expired, with the website warning that people can be fined up to £1,000 for driving without a valid MOT.
Documents registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) show the owner has filled out a V112G form to declare the bus exempt from goods vehicle testing.
The V5C document states that the vehicle was acquired at the start of the year and was declared new at first registration.
The bus also has a certificate of motor insurance which was registered on January 10, 2025. The vehicle is confirmed for "social, domestic and pleasure purposes".
The GOV.UK website states that the diesel-powered Dennis bus was originally purple and first registered on January 6, 1998. It has since received an exemption for needing an MOT.
The vehicle has been taxed, with the tax next due on January 1, 2026. GOV.UK shows that January 29, 2025, marked the date when the last V5C logbook was issued.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) notes that a number of vehicles are exempt from needing an MOT test.
This includes goods vehicles powered by electricity and registered before March 1, 2015, tractors and some historic (classic) vehicles.
Owners of vehicles which could be exempt need to fill in an MOT exemption form (V112) if their vehicle is listed so they can either tax it or apply for tax exemption.
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It also states that lorries, buses and trailers must get an annual test for lorries, buses and trailers instead of an MOT, which is sometimes referred to as the "annual vehicle test".