johnr: You don't get my point the annoyance is they need it in the first place as there is no valid reason I can see not even my friend that works for the AA can see any reason
You must have missed the earlier posts. I don't entirely disagree but it is nothing to do with the NZTA or AA or any other agency...it is the LAW plain and simple. Check out 10(2) below
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/1999/0100/latest/DLM281326.html
If you don't agree with the law then have a chat with your local MP or lobby the MOT for a change, but until that happens the agencies have no choice.
Otherwise IMO Storm = Teacup