MOT - Class 4/Class 7 issue

[Victor500]

Hi All,

My T6 (T32, factory panel van, converted to kombi with side and rear windows) has always been MOT'd as Class 4. My understanding is that due to this it is classed as a dual purpose vehicles and so goes through as Class 4 not Class 7 - according to the V5 it has a mass in services of 1,908kg and given its got 5 seats then it appears to tick the right boxes.

The MOT was due to run out on March 5th, and I'd completely forgot. I'm going away today so needed it done ASAP, so booked it into KwikFit last minute yesterday where it passed and I drove away happy.

I've had a call from KwikFit today saying that they believe they've made a mistake and should've tested as Class 7 - they were asking for a photo of the vehicles VIN number, but wouldn't really explain why. I'm now away until March 9th and can't provide the VIN, so they said they'd ring back then.

I'm not sure what the VIN number will tell them. My understanding is that vehicles are MOT'd as presented, and my vehicle was presented to them as a 5 seater dual purpose vehicle weighing under 2,040kg so is absolutely Class 4.

Any advice as to what's going on? Can they decide to rescind the MOT if they're not happy? The guy on the phone seemed very sheepish, it almost sounded a bit scammy.

Cheers,

 

[Salty Spuds]

What phone call from Kwik Fit? You took the vehicle in for an MOT, it passed, you drove away end of story. Unless you get something in writing either from Kwik Fit (doubtful as it will be an admittance that they screwed up) or from the DVLA, then job done.
PS take this as a learning experience, NEVER, EVER use KF.

PPS enter your reg here to see MOT/Tax status

Enter the registration number of the vehicle - Check if a vehicle is taxed and has an MOT - GOV.UK

vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk

 

[Salty Spuds]

Class 4 is only for vehicles with a Maximum Gross weight of up to 3,000KG.
Your van has a Maximum Gross weight of 3,200KG.
But your van was tested and passed, the MOT certificate is still valid.

Dual purpose vehicles= class 4 regardless of weight.

Getting an MOT

When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed.

www.gov.uk

 

[Sasquatch]

Just block Kwik Fit's number and enjoy your new MOT.

 

[DaveD]

Post 2 in this thread should help;

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Thread 'T32 and class 4 mot?'

29 May 2025

When I bought my T32 I asked the sales person about the class of MOT. He rang the workshop who told them that if I put a bench seat in the rear and side windows it would be able to go through a class 4

Fast forward a year, to today, and I have taken my van with middle row seats and side windows to my local MOT centre and they said it needs a rear window for a class 4 (which I haven't fitted).

I booked it at another class 7 centre and asked the question about windows, they said that in order to qualify for class 4 it needs to have a bed (which it has) and a sink (which it hasn't got)...

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In any event, they issued an MOT certificate, it is valid.

 

[T32Rich]

Hi All,

My T6 (T32, factory panel van, converted to kombi with side and rear windows) has always been MOT'd as Class 4. My understanding is that due to this it is classed as a dual purpose vehicles and so goes through as Class 4 not Class 7 - according to the V5 it has a mass in services of 1,908kg and given its got 5 seats then it appears to tick the right boxes.

The MOT was due to run out on March 5th, and I'd completely forgot. I'm going away today so needed it done ASAP, so booked it into KwikFit last minute yesterday where it passed and I drove away happy.

I've had a call from KwikFit today saying that they believe they've made a mistake and should've tested as Class 7 - they were asking for a photo of the vehicles VIN number, but wouldn't really explain why. I'm now away until March 9th and can't provide the VIN, so they said they'd ring back then.

I'm not sure what the VIN number will tell them. My understanding is that vehicles are MOT'd as presented, and my vehicle was presented to them as a 5 seater dual purpose vehicle weighing under 2,040kg so is absolutely Class 4.

Any advice as to what's going on? Can they decide to rescind the MOT if they're not happy? The guy on the phone seemed very sheepish, it almost sounded a bit scammy.

Cheers,

Mine was a T32 panel van before having 3 seat bench and additional side windows and I also have a camping pod in the back which converts to a bed. It had it's 1st mot last year at VW Dealership. Came out with a shiny class 4 mot. I queried it and was told class 7 not required.

 

[Salty Spuds]

Mine was a T32 panel van before having 3 seat bench and additional side windows and I also have a camping pod in the back which converts to a bed. It had it's 1st mot last year at VW Dealership. Came out with a shiny class 4 mot. I queried it and was told class 7 not required.

That’s because it now identifies as a “motor caravan” which falls into class4. Credit to the MOT tester for recognising it as such.

 

[Victor500]

Thanks for you help and advice guys! Glad for the reassurance that I can enjoy my holiday without worrying about my MOT (and therefore insurance) being cancelled!

 

[Victor500]

PS take this as a learning experience, NEVER, EVER use KF.

Sadly it was the only place I could find to do a same day MOT. Usually avoid them like the plague

 

[Bramley Moore]

I went to a few local garages, all took one look at the vin plate and said class 7 (t32 factory kombi) tried explaining but wouldn't budge. Just got it done as a 7 in the end

 

[DaveD]

I went to a few local garages, all took one look at the vin plate and said class 7 (t32 factory kombi) tried explaining but wouldn't budge. Just got it done as a 7 in the end

I had a very similar experience, at the end of the day there's only so far you can push it.