Guidance

PSV inspection manual

A manual about the vehicle examination which is part of the public service vehicle (PSV) annual test.

Documents

Public service vehicle (PSV) inspection manual (to 31 March 2015)

PDF, 2.18MB, 196 pages

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Public service vehicle (PSV) inspection manual (from 1 April 2015)

PDF, 2.81MB, 197 pages

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Detail

This manual is for everyone who takes part in PSV examinations and maintenance and explains:

• acceptable reasons for failure
• application of specific relevant requirements
• procedures and standards used during testing

• Published: 18 July 2013
• Updated: 2 March 2015

+ full page history

• 2 March 2015 8:30am: Added the PSV inspection manual that comes into effect from 1 April 2015.
• 18 July 2013 12:00am: First published.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Part of: Commercial vehicle testing manuals and guides
• Part of: Making roads safer