MOT and vehicle testing – guidance

PSV inspection manual

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

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Public service vehicle (PSV) inspection manual

PDF, 2.77MB, 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: 1 September 2015

+ full page history

• 1 September 2015 12:00am: Added the PSV inspection manual that will apply from 1 October 2015.
• 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: Road safety