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Samples of MOT test failure notices that can be given to you when your vehicle fails the test.
Tell the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that you cannot book a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or trailer MOT (annual test) before your MOT expires.
The purpose of the MOT test, what it includes, which vehicles are tested and which are exempt, who carries out the test.
Advice and information for MOT garages and testers.
Book an MOT tester demonstration test when you’ve got your level 2 MOT testing certificate or if you're returning to testing after a break, lapse or suspension.
Changes to the MOT inspection manual and testing guide from 6 February 2023.
A memorandum of agreement (MOA) for DVSA's MOT scheme.
Changes to the MOT inspection manual and testing guide
What checks you must do and the precautions you must take when you take a dangerous good vehicle for its annual test (MOT).
The training you'll need to be an MOT manager, when you'll need to complete the training, why you may need to retrain, how to apply for MOT manager training, what is covered in the course and how it's assessed, what...
Seeks views on whether we should change the timeframe for the first date a vehicle should be MOT tested and evidence and views on other changes to MOT testing.
A checklist for MOT testers showing the items that need to be inspected during an MOT test for a car or passenger vehicle.
Details of the IT equipment, internet connection and printer MOT garages need to use the MOT testing service.
Equipment approved for MOT testing, including tyre tread-depth gauges, roller brake testers, headlamp aim testers, diesel smoke meters and decelerometers.
What information MOT testers and managers should regularly check to make sure there are no problems with test quality.
Changes to annual training hours and updates to the MOT testing guide.
Who is eligible to become a tester, when applications might be refused, training and keeping up to date.
How to tell the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that you're closing one or more of the MOT centres in your business.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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