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An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they never tested.
First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform for MOTs.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Views sought on options to improve MOT testing.
The number of cars failing emissions tests has more than doubled since the new MOT introduced stricter emission rules on 20 May 2018.
The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt.
The wait for the first MOT test on cars and motorcycles won't be extended to 4 years due to safety concerns.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A test version of a new government service has launched to remind drivers by text message and email when their MOT is due.
New figures have revealed that carrying out basic car maintenance could avoid the main reasons cars fail their annual MOT.
New proposals unveiled which would extend the period before the first MOT test is needed from 3 to 4 years.
Plans have been revealed to improve road safety and give consumers a better service when they take their vehicle for its MOT.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won an award with Kainos for launching a digital service to record MOT results.
Nearly 50% of all faults found on MOTs could be avoided by carrying out regular, simple maintenance, like replacing bulbs, wipers and tyres.
The December 2015 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
The 500th authorised testing facility (ATF) to carry out annual tests on lorries, buses and coaches has been opened.
The June 2015 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
Commercial vehicle operators are set to benefit from a more modern and flexible testing service for their vehicles.
The January 2015 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
Consultations on removing certain exemptions from operator licensing and annual roadworthiness testing.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The August 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
More than 80% of annual tests for lorries, buses and trailers will cost less from 1 October 2014.
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