Guidance

MOT special notice 01-24: updates to MOT testing guide

Published 9 January 2024

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

The MOT testing guide was updated on 8 January 2024.

To see the full list of changes, select ‘see all updates’ at the top of the MOT testing guide to see what’s been updated. 

Updates include: 

  • DBS check requirements for MOT testers
  • rules on using a digital monitor for viewing areas
  • how to display documents on MOT noticeboards

Changes to DBS check requirements

From 8 January 2024, DVSA changed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements for MOT testers. See Special notice 03-23 for more details.