MOT and vehicle tests

Running an MOT centre: detailed information

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

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Set up an MOT centre

• Set up an MOT test station
• Find an MOT tester or manager course
• MOT testing guide for test stations

Open, change or close an MOT centre

• Apply to open, run or change an MOT test station
• Close your MOT centre

Manage an MOT centre

• Manage your MOT centre
• MOT test quality information: guidance for MOT testers and managers

MOT testing service

• Record MOT test results
• MOT testing service: known issues and workarounds

MOT slots

• Buy MOT slots for your test station
• Pay for MOT test slots for your station by cheque or postal order
• Apply for a refund of MOT slot payments for your station

Equipment

• MOT equipment approved by DVSA
• MOT testing service: IT specification

Noticeboards and posters

• MOT test fees and appeals poster for MOT centres
• Diesel smoke test poster for MOT garages
• Vehicle recalls and faults poster

Staying up to date

• Matters of Testing blog
• DVSA email alerts

Being represented

• MOT vehicle testing station (VTS) council members