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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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  • Set up an MOT test station

    What you need to do to set up your MOT test station, including applying for MOT status and authorised examiner status, MOT special notices

  • Appendix 2: Facilities and security

    The facilities and security needed to carry out MOT testing, signs and notices, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment, documentation, IT and associated equipment, the MOT security code.

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  • Set up an authorised testing facility (ATF) to test HGVs, trailers and buses

    How to set up an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.

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  • MOT testing service: IT specification
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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.

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  • Introduction

    Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, narrow track vehicles, historic vehicles and inspection procedures for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

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  • D. Requirements for authorisation

    Who is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehicle classes.

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  • 7. Other equipment

    Seat belts and restraint systems, airbags, anti-theft devices, horn, speedometer, speed limiter and electronic stability control (ESC) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

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  • Introduction

    Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, historic vehicles, and inspection procedures for motorcycle MOT tests.

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  • MOT testing service: IT specification

    Details of the IT equipment, internet connection and printer MOT garages need to use the MOT testing service.

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  • 4. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

    Headlamp, position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicators, rear registration plate lamp, rear reflector and direction indicator ‘tell-tale’ rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

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  • Get an MOT for a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or trailer

    Vehicles which must have the annual test - buses, coaches, lorries and trailers, booking and fees.

  • Buy and manage MOT slots for your MOT testing business

    How to buy MOT slots so your business can record MOT test results, including managing your account and getting refunds.

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  • Charity funded equipment for medical and veterinary uses (VAT Notice 701/6)

    Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.

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  • Running an MOT centre

    Guides, forms and services to set up and manage an MOT centre, record MOT test results, and buy MOT test slots.

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  • 4. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

    Headlamp, position lamps, daytime running lamps, stop lamps, indicators, hazard warning lamps, fog lamps, reversing lamps, lighting ‘tell-tales’, trailer electrical socket, electrical wiring and battery rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

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  • Provide MOT training courses

    How to provide MOT tester and manager qualification courses, and MOT tester annual training courses – including the topics the training must cover.

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  • Aviation security screening approved equipment list

    Aviation security screening equipment must meet UK and international performance standards before it can be deployed and used operationally.

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  • Emergency and life-saving equipment on ships

    Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.