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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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  • Vehicle tax rates (V149 and V149/1)

    Rates of vehicle tax for all types of vehicle.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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  • How to apply for free disabled tax (INS216)

    A guide on taxing your vehicle in the disabled tax class.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing 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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  • Securing loads on HGVs and goods vehicles

    How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Information leaflet on tax classes for vehicles (V355/1)

    Lists the main taxation classes and eligible vehicles classed for tax purposes, according to their construction and use.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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  • Carry out HGV daily walkaround checks

    What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.

    • 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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  • Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy)

    How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • How we give people information from our vehicle record

    Guidance for people and companies about what information DVLA will release from our records.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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  • Agricultural vehicle licences, tax information and fuel

    Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing 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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  • Certificate of conformity for new vehicles

    The certificate of conformity ensures the free movement of goods and must be supplied to the buyer of a new vehicle when the vehicle is delivered.

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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  • Find out about vehicle registration numbers and number plates (INF104)

    Information on registration numbers and number plates.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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  • Vehicle tax for cars registered from 1 April 2017

    The way vehicle tax is calculated is different for cars that were first registered with DVLA from 1 April 2017.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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