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Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.
How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.
Rates of vehicle tax for all types of vehicle.
A checklist for MOT testers showing the items that need to be inspected during an MOT test for a car or passenger vehicle.
How to record MOT test results when the MOT testing service isn't working, and where to get the contingency codes and certificates you need.
Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual 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.
A guide on taxing your vehicle in the disabled tax class.
Guidance on the required internal features for motor caravans.
List of items that MOT testers must check during a motorcycle MOT test.
Book, confirm, change or cancel testing events at your authorised testing facility (ATF).
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.
Report you’ve changed an HGV or trailer chassis, weight, tyres or brakes or apply to change the weight you can carry (also known as a VTG10).
Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
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.
The procedure testers will follow to check vehicle exhaust emissions during the MOT test, and vehicle examiners follow to check emissions at the roadside.
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
From 14 October 2026, approved LED replacement (LEDr) bulbs fitted in halogen headlamps will be allowed in class 3, 4, 5 and 7 MOT tests.
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