Garages forced to issue old-style paper MoTs after glitches with new online system

Garages are being advised to issue old-style paper MoTs after problems with the new online system left many turning drivers away.

It comes after garage owners complained they are having to turn drivers away because the new system has been running slowly or crashed, meaning they may be unable to issued valid MoT certificates.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said it was working to resolve the "IT issue" and advised garages to issue old-style paper MoTs and send the details on to them.

The AA warned the contingency plans "must be honoured" as drivers could risk being stopped by the police for not having a valid MoT even if it has passed.