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Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU
Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations.
Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
Download a replacement plating certificate and ministry plate for your heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer if you've lost or damaged the originals.
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
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 vehi…
Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for vehicles used for the carriage of goods in Great Britain and abroad.
The purpose of the MOT test, what it includes, which vehicles are tested and which are exempt, who carries out the test.
Assessing corrosion and methods of repair for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
How to become an authorised examiner, what training you'll need, why your authorisation might cease, the facilities, equipment and security you need to carry out MOT tests, your responsibilities as a tester.
From 1 June 2026, zero emission goods vehicles between 3,501kg and 4,250kg will become class 7 vehicles and will need to have a class 7 MOT test.
Book, confirm, change or cancel testing events at your authorised testing facility (ATF).
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.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
What happens when shortcomings are found in MOT testing or operations, why disciplinary action may be taken against authorised examiners and testers, disciplinary points and how they're evaluated, when formal disciplinar…
How the assimilated drivers' hours rules for goods vehicles work.
Report a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver or the vehicle operator if you think they’re breaking safety rules.
Headlamp, position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicators, rear registration plate lamp, rear reflector and direction indicator ‘tell-tale’ rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
You can use the driving test marking sheet (DL25) if you're a driving instructor carrying out a mock driving test.
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