Went for my scoobs MOT today.......
Got there and was told the MOT computer network was down and they couldent do it!, I was a bit pissed to say the least!
However i did notice they had another car in the workshop with the sniffer up the exhaust, which semed a bit odd.....
So can anyone tell me was there a problem today with the network or was i fed a load of bull ****? Sure be nice to know.......

 

network was down most of the day.

 

Same problem here, Beds. Hope it's OK tomorrow.

 

Can they not do the MOT and send the details in tomorrow?

Pete

 

Nope the feejits VOSA employed to create this system, were so incompetent at creating a basic networked data logging system that they failed incorporate any form delayed data tranmission incase of a network failure (for example of one that works...look at Sky's Pay per view ordering system)

However, they still have an "auxillary" old fashioned written MOT certicates. But they are in a sealed package and can only be issued when VOSA has explicitly given the order (i.e when they realise and admit the system is a complete failure - not going to happen - to much arrogant politics ).

 

What happens if its the day your mot runs out? would you be held responsible?

 

They could have tested it and issued you with a manual pass sheet then you swap that for the "proper" thing when the network comes back on line..

Thats what we did..

 

When I had mine tested the other day, it frooze halfway through the test and I had to go back the following day for the certificate. They said it's happening all the time.

My understading is once a car is logged in/MOT started they can't do another car until that one has gone through the system. Sounds like a bunch of kids designed the system in there IT class as part of there course work