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  • MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles

    Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT testing guide for test stations

    How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT inspection checklist: cars and passengers vehicles

    A checklist for MOT testers showing the items that need to be inspected during an MOT test for a car or passenger vehicle.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT inspection manual: motorcycles

    Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT inspection manual: HGVs

    Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Book an MOT tester demonstration test

    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.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT inspection checklist: motorcycles

    List of items that MOT testers must check during a motorcycle MOT test.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT inspection manual: public service vehicles (PSVs)

    Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Report an MOT tester

    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.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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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.

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  • MOT test pass certificate: samples

    Samples of MOT test certificates that can be given to you when your vehicle passes the test.

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  • Vehicle test and certificate costs: HGVs and trailers

    Fees and test lengths for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer MOTs, prohibition clearances, dangerous goods (ADR) tests, TIR tests and low emission tests.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • MOT special notice 04-23: updates to MOT testing guide and test certificates

    Changes to the MOT testing guide and test certificates from 6 December 2023.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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