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Product Recall for Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads presenting a high risk of electric shock.
What MOT testers need to know about how hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles work, and what to do when inspecting these vehicles.
What you need to do to set up your MOT test station, including applying for MOT status and authorised examiner status, MOT special notices
What information MOT testers and managers should regularly check to make sure there are no problems with test quality.
Who is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehicle classes.
Qualifications or accreditations that are accepted if you want to qualify to become an MOT tester for cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
The facilities and security needed to carry out MOT testing, signs and notices, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment, documentation, IT and associated equipment, the MOT security code.
Inspection manuals and the MOT testing guide, special notices, leaflets and customer information, forms, test certificates, how to get a replacement test document, how documentation should be retained.
Examples of the types of questions you'll be asked when you take the MOT tester annual assessment.
Find out if you can report an MOT tester or centre for fraud, how to report them (including without giving your name), and what will happen next.
Check the list of topics that MOT testers need to have MOT training records for from April 2019 to March 2024.
Information on acceptable qualifications to become a tester
How to set up an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.
Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, historic vehicles, and inspection procedures for motorcycle MOT tests.
MOT testing by local authorities (designated councils), which taxis and private hire vehicles do not need an MOT certificate.
General authorisation for Official Veterinarians and Approved Tuberculin Testers to carry out pre- and post-movement testing of cattle to control the spread of bovine TB.
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