Changes to HGV, bus and trailer MOT centre service charges

From:: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published: 25 September 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

Proposals to increase how much MOT centres for heavy goods vehicles (HGV), buses, coaches and trailers can charge customers for using their facilities.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 21 November 2025

Consultation description

MOT centres for HGVs, buses and trailers are officially called ‘authorised testing facilities’ or ‘ATFs’.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking views on proposals to change the maximum service charges that ATFs can make to customers for using their facilities.

These changes aim to:

help ATFs cover their rising costs
allow ATFs to plan for future testing equipment needs
keep the testing network sustainable – including encouraging new ATFs where the extra capacity and choice will benefit the vehicle operating industries

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