Well well well; another instance of everything being moved to a centralized database. Note how it says that the paperwork is not proof of you having your MOT, the only proof being held at the computer itself. If that is the case, why issue the certificate at all?

Clearly this is the desired end result of the NIR rollout; only your entry at the NIR will be taken as proof of your identity, presentation of a card will not be enough. The reason that will be given will be as follows:

• Cut down on ID theft and ID fraud
• Provide better information and protection for busineses when they give you service
• Improve the standards and consistency of ID verification
• Enable you to pay your tax automatically

If you want to rent a room to someone and want to be sure that they do not have a criminal record, we suggest that you use the new internet or telephone services. Think that this is a way out extrapolation? The Identity service already touts this as one of the things it will do for you, and it gives the example of a parent wanting to check if a potential nanny has a criminal record or not. They WILL allow you to do this by telephone, because the demand for this service will be so great it will be impossible to put people in charge of handling the requests.

Now, on to the subject of the MOT itself. On the reverse of this leaflet, it says that:

The MOT test is not a substitute for regular servicing, and passing the MOT test does not mean that your vehicle will remain safe for the following twelve months.

So, what on earth is the MOT actually for? It is not a guarantee of safety, it cannot be relied upon by a third party, so why are you compelled to do it every 12 months? It is totally absurd, and another tax, plain and simple.

Other countries do very well without this pointless exam; its just another way to fleece the car driving population.

You should not have to pay for an MOT unless you are getting something in return. That means that it should be voluntary, and that if you do decide to get an MOT, HMG should underwrite your car for faults for a period of time. ‘Not going to happen’ I hear you cry. I agree. Government has no business doing anything like the MOT.

But you know this.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 at 11:34 am and is filed under Insanity, NIR.