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MOT and vehicle testing Running an MOT test station

From:: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Department for Transport

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Introduction

Set up an MOT test station
Find an MOT tester or manager course

MOT test station requirements

Apply for or vary MOT authorised examiner status (VT01)

MOT station standards

Standards for MOT vehicle testing stations (VTS)
Vehicle testing stations (VTS): MOT site assessment risk scoring guide
Vehicle testing stations (VTS): MOT site assessment calculator
Guide to MOT risk reduction

MOT station equipment

Approved brake pedal application devices
Approved diesel smoke meters
Approved decelerometers
Approved exhaust gas analysers: catalyst vehicles
Approved exhaust gas analysers: non-catalyst vehicles
Approved floor / pull along brake testers
Approved hand held devices
Approved headlamp aim testers
Approved oil temperature measuring devices
Approved plate brake testers
Approved roller brake testers
Approved speed limiters
Approved tow bar / trailer socket testers
Approved tyre tread depth gauges
Approved wheel play detectors

Posters

MOT test fees and appeals poster (VT9A)
Diesel smoke test poster for MOT garages
Vehicle recalls and faults poster

Matters of Testing blog

Matters of Testing blog

Being represented

MOT vehicle testing station (VTS) council members

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