Do you have to pass mod1 and 2 within two years?

[vtchequers]

I passed my MC theory early last year, which I know is valid for two years.
I haven't gone for my CBT or Mod1 yet.

Do you have to pass mod1 and 2 within two years of passing the theory test?
Are you given a time extension beyond the two years to pass your mod 2 after passing your Mod1, or do you have to do it all within the two years?

[phatmanace]

As far as I know, each piece lasts two years. So yes, you have to do it all within two years.

I can remember if you need valid theory certificate to do your mod2 (given you'll have already done you're mod1 by then ) but they are quite hot on paperwork when you show up for your test, so I'm going with 'yes'

[Chongwong]

Your Mod 1 is only valid as long as your theory. So if you do your theory, wait 18 months and then do the MOD 1, your MOD 1 will only be valid for another 6 months

[TooLateForAName]

Why did I think that mod1 and mod2 had to be done within 6 months of each other?

[vtchequers]

TooLateForAName said:

Why did I think that mod1 and mod2 had to be done within 6 months of each other?

From the .gov site- If you’re upgrading your licence through ‘progressive access’, you must pass module 2 within 6 months. You have to pass module 1 again if you don’t.

[phatmanace]

Out of interest, whats the reason for the question?

do you anticipate it taking you that long to pass, or are you leaving the country for a while and hence can't commit to the training/other parts of the test?

[TooLateForAName]

phatmanace said:

Out of interest, whats the reason for the question?

do you anticipate it taking you that long to pass, or are you leaving the country for a while and hence can't commit to the training/other parts of the test?

Or it could be an age thing - the OP might be looking to run a 125 on cbt then go A2?

[vtchequers]

TooLateForAName said:

Or it could be an age thing - the OP might be looking to run a 125 on cbt then go A2?

I was just wondering if they give a bit more time over the two years.

[TooLateForAName]

vtchequers said:

I was just wondering if they give a bit more time over the two years.

No. Everything needs to be valid.

So to sit mod 2, you need to have a valid CBT, theory test and mod1 - you need all of those with you (+licence) before you can do the mod2 test.

to sit mod1 you need a valid cbt and theory (+licence)

You dont need a theory test to do cbt (just licence)

In your case, if you are going to take a while you'll need to redo your theory.

[vtchequers]

TooLateForAName said:

In your case, if you are going to take a while you'll need to redo your theory.

I'm tempted to do CBT and Mod1 on the same day.
I definitely want everything done before the two years is up

[vtchequers]

Update-

Got my CBT on 20/02/18
Failed first attempt at MOD1 on 05/04/18- I knocked the cone over on the avoidance thingy.
Passed MOD1 on second attempt on 11/04/18.
Failed first attempt at MOD2 on 12/04/18.
Passed MOD2 on second attempt on 26/04/18 around two hours ago.

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[WarnieV6GT]

vtchequers said:

Update-

Got my CBT on 20/02/18
Failed first attempt at MOD1 on 05/04/18- I knocked the cone over on the avoidance thingy.
Passed MOD1 on second attempt on 11/04/18.
Failed first attempt at MOD2 on 12/04/18.
Passed MOD2 on second attempt on 26/04/18 around two hours ago.

Y
I
P
P
Y!!!!

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