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MOT and vehicle testing Lorry, bus and trailer annual test

From:: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

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Introduction

The annual test (MOT) for lorries, buses and trailers

Booking tests

Book an annual test at an Authorised Testing Facility (ATF)
Book tests for multiple vehicles at a DVSA test station
Book a single annual test at a DVSA test station

Fees

Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer test fees
Public service vehicle (PSV) test fees

Exemptions from annual testing

Exemption from heavy goods vehicle (HGV) annual testing (V112G)

Testing manuals

HGV inspection manual
PSV inspection manual

Testing guidance

Guide to the inspection of dangerous and hazardous goods vehicles
Guide to changes to seat belt installations
Conspicuity marking requirements on goods vehicles

Categorisation of roadworthiness defects

Categorisation of roadworthiness defects

Host vehicle tests at your site

Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs): guidance, forms and updates

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