Vehicle Plating FAQs

The current process is restrictive in that we only book 4 tests per day between 9.30am and 2pm. The new system will allow better flexibility for the driver and garage to arrange mutually convenient test times, which may include Saturdays.

No - we will only accept an application once all the paperwork is in place. This includes a Certificate of Compliance (CoC).

Any application made after the expiry date of the HDC licence will be treated as a new application and must meet all current conditions for a new vehicle.

If this happens then you will have lost your grandfather rights to a saloon hackney carriage.

You must take:

• the completed vehicle application form  [PDF, 0.5MB]
• the V5 document (log book) or S10 new owner details slip
• valid insurance document with cover for the type of licence to be applied for.

The garage will adopt the new DVSA procedures for retesting standard MOT vehicles as identified on the GOV.UK website.

Hackney carriage and private hire vehicles are licensed to offer a public service and therefore a standard higher than the normal MOT has been adopted by this authority. Matters that may be advisory under the current MOT are likely to be a failure under the CoC scheme.

Adams Autos, 6 Venture Court, Edison Road, St Ives, PE27 3JX

Telephone number: 01480 494621

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A standard MOT is not valid for an application for a new vehicle licence, therefore a CoC must be obtained prior to submitting an application.

You will need to contact the garage to have a replacement CoC issued in your name. There will be a small additional charge for this.

A CoC is issued for a 12 month period, the same as an MOT

Any change of vehicle at any time constitutes a new licence and a Certificate of Compliance will be required.

No. The vehicle must be shown to be fit for licensing at the time of issuing the licence. Therefore a new CoC will be required in all cases.

Yes. After you have obtained the CoC and submitted the documents you will be required to visit the office to collect and pay for your plate.

Yes. You can take the vehicle for testing up to one calendar month before the expiry of the existing CoC certificate. But you must take the existing certificate otherwise any new certificate will only be issued from the date of test.

You must allow 3 working days for us to check and process the application. You may then collect and make payment at our reception desk.

It is entirely your responsibility to ensure that you take the vehicle for testing in plenty of time to ensure you can submit an application before the current licence expires.

Applications received at Huntingdonshire District Council will be treated as a new application and must meet the current conditions of licensing for new vehicles.

We review our testing procedures on a regular basis and have an approved tendering process to adopt an approved garage. The next tendering process is due in 2019.

All complaints regarding the MOT element of the test must be directed to the DVSA, who will liaise with HDC. (Complaints regarding the CoC part of the test will be dealt with by HDC).

No. You may take your vehicle to any garage to get the repair work carried out and return to the registered garage, but the garage may charge for a retest in line with the normal MOT rules and up to the full CoC fee at their discretion.

The fee for the test is paid directly to the garage at the time of making the booking

The garage has the right to cancel the appointment if you are late.

Once the vehicle has passed the test and all the documents and forms have been submitted in time and correctly, the Licensing team will contact you to advise that the plate is ready for collection and arrange payment.