NCT to be made mandatory for imported second-hand cars

The National Car Test is reportedly set to become mandatory for all imported second-hand cars.

Reports this morning say the move is designed to crack down on a situation where some imported cars are registered as having lower-powered engines in order to avoid paying the proper level of vehicle registration tax.

The reports claim thousands of cars, many Japanese, are being imported with enhancements designed to make them go faster.

However, the sellers are reportedly neglecting to mention the enhancements, allowing them to pay less VRT and allowing motorists to get cheaper insurance.