Licence

Run an MOT centre (England, Scotland and Wales)

Your business must be authorised by DVSA and your MOT centre approved before you can open an MOT centre.

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How much it costs

There are no fees payable to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to apply to get your:

  • business approved as an authorised examiner
  • MOT centre approved

Eligibility

To get your business approved as an authorised examiner, it must:

  • be a sole trader, partnership, or limited company
  • be legally established and registered in the UK

The sole trader, partners in the partnership or directors in the business must:

  • be considered fit and proper by DVSA
  • have a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Your MOT centre must meet standards for layout, security, and equipment.