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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1962Forging an official document, driving a dangerously defective vehicle, not having a valid NCT · Co. Wexford

Driver has 'dangerously defective' VW Beetle seized after Gardaí spot altered NCT in Gorey

A driver in Gorey, Co. Wexford, had their 2005 VW Beetle seized after Gardaí discovered the NCT certificate had been altered to change the expiry date from 2023 to 2025, and the vehicle was found to be dangerously defective due to extensive corrosion on the underside.

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  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe NCT certificate had been altered to change the expiry date from 2023 to 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe driver was stopped for a roadside inspection in Gorey, Co. Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe roadside inspection took place earlier in March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí seized the vehicle for offences including not having an NCT for three years, forging an NCT document, and driving a dangerously defective vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe penalty for driving a dangerously defective vehicle is a fine of up to €5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to three months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe penalty for driving without an NCT certificate is a fine of up to €2,000, up to five penalty points, and/or imprisonment for up to three months. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Mar2025
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Driver has 'dangerously defective' vehicle seized after Gardaí spot fake NCT

    First report of the roadside stop, discovery of the altered NCT disc, and seizure of the vehicle for multiple offences.

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