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  • Car parts checked at an MOT

    A guide about the main things that will be checked when you take your car for an MOT test.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Internal features for motor caravans

    Guidance on the required internal features for motor caravans.

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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  • Vehicle exhaust emission standards

    The procedure testers will follow to check vehicle exhaust emissions during the MOT test, and vehicle examiners follow to check emissions at the roadside.

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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  • MOT special notice 01-24: updates to MOT testing guide

    Changes to the MOT testing guide from 8 January 2024.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection manual: cars

    How cars are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Converting a vehicle into a motor caravan (motor home)

    What DVLA expects to see when considering your application to change the body type description on your V5C registration certificate (log book) to motor caravan.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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  • Manage your MOT centre

    Management systems, policies and checks you need in place at your MOT centre to make sure MOT testing is done to the right standard.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Car-derived vans and dual purpose vehicles

    Guidance on whether a vehicle qualifies as a car derived van or a dual purpose vehicle.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Classifying vehicles, bicycles, parts and accessories

    Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs
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  • Guide to lorry types and weights

    A guide about the various categories and weight classes for lorries.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • DVSA enforcement sanctions policy

    Action Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) traffic examiners take to deal with offences, including warnings, prohibition notices, and fixed penalties.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT special notice 03-23: changes to DBS check requirements

    Changes to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements from 8 January 2024.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Report someone making or selling unsafe or illegal vehicles or parts

    Report a manufacturer or a dealer for making or selling new vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle accessories with safety problems.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Register your off-road vehicle (INF85)

    How to register your off-road vehicle with DVLA.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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  • MOT test fees and appeals poster for MOT centres

    MOT centres must display this poster about MOT test fees and the retest and appeals process.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme guide

    How the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme works if you’re making or importing a single vehicle or a very small number of vehicles.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • How vehicle defects are categorised in roadside checks and vehicle tests

    How vehicle defects found during roadside inspections or vehicle tests are categorised and what action will be taken when they're found.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Find a vehicle approval and specialist test centre

    Find a test centre where you can get an Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA), Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) or Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF) test.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Vehicle approval test costs

    Fees and test lengths for car, motorcycle, lorry, trailer, bus and coach approval tests.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT equipment approved by DVSA

    Equipment approved for MOT testing, including tyre tread-depth gauges, roller brake testers, headlamp aim testers, diesel smoke meters and decelerometers.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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