Lorry and trailer tests and certificates: forms
Forms for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer MOTs (annual tests), notifiable alterations, replacing documents, keepers’ certificates, ADR, TIR and LEC tests.
MOT (annual test) forms
HGVs must be tested each year. The first test should be 12 months after the vehicle was first registered with DVLA.
Trailers must be tested one year after they were first sold or supplied.
Replace MOT or plating certificates or ministry plates
Apply to get replacement heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer MOT or plating certificates or ministry plates if the originals have been lost or damaged.
Record details of a new HGV
Use this form to record the details of a new HGV with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) so you:
- get a ministry plate and plating certificate (if the vehicle needs them)
- can book an annual test (MOT) for the vehicle
Make an alteration to an HGV or trailer
Report you’ve changed an HGV or trailer chassis, weight, tyres or brakes (a ‘notifiable alteration’), apply to change the weight you can carry, or apply for a design weight certificate.
Apply for a keeper's certificate
Use these forms to get a keeper’s certificate for an HGV or an abnormal load trailer.
ADR test for carrying dangerous goods
The ADR is a specialist test for vehicles carrying dangerous or hazardous goods in bulk by road.
Use these forms to apply to have vehicles tested or get replacement certificates.
Trailer entry into service
Use these forms to apply for permission to supply new large goods trailers or to get a trailer identification number (a ‘ministry number’) for new-build trailers.
TIR tests for quicker border crossings
The TIR system allows UK customs officials to pack and seal goods before they’re transported outside the EU. The load won’t need to be inspected by customs officials at border crossings.
Vehicles must be approved to be used under the TIR system. There are 2 ways to do this. You can either:
- get individual vehicles approved by having each one inspected
- get a design approved for a series of vehicles, and then apply for a certificate for each vehicle that uses the design
Low Emissions Certificate (LEC) test
You can get your vehicle tested for a Low Emissions Certificate (LEC). This lets you drive in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) without paying.
Last updated 11 October 2018 + show all updates
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Added 'Record details of a new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) with DVSA' to the document collection.
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First published.