Caravan MOT tests ‘looking unlikely’ after EU vote, says NCC

by Chris Jefferies
European Parliament proposals to introduce compulsory MOT-style tests are “unlikely” to come to fruition, according to the National Caravan Council (NCC).
The industry body made this claim today (19 December), following recent developments in Brussels that saw O1 and O2 trailer categories removed from the European Roadworthiness Package.
This news will come as a relief to caravan owners and industry alike. Earlier this year the Caravan Club and the Camping and Caravanning Club moved to oppose this development.
However, before we can all breathe a sigh of relief, the decision will have to be officially approved on 21 January.
Alicia Dunne, Deputy Director General at the NCC, said: “The NCC Directorate, with the support of both consumer clubs, has engaged in extensive lobbying of all UK MEPs, members of the TRAN committee, the UK Minister for Transport, and the Department for Transport to support the industry’s case against the introduction of MOT-style test for O2 trailer caravans.”
After a long and hard-fought battle, it seems like the end is in sight.