Andy Burnham government new MOT rule with drivers facing 3 points on licence

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringThe new crackdown aims to tackle the rise of 'ghost MOTs'14:54, 12 Aug 2026The Government is launching a new MOT crackdown, with offenders potentially facing heavy fines and penalty points on licences.‌The measures aim to tackle fraud and so-called ghost MOTs.‌This is where dodgy garages provide drivers with bogus certificates when no checks or repairs have actually been carried out.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham £200 cost-of-living payments for households not on benefitsGet the latest court and crime news direct via our WhatsApp community hereThis leaves people driving cars which may be unsafe, putting them and others on the road at risk.And unsuspecting motorists could still potentially be punished even if they are unaware they haven't had a real MOT and took their