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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

MOT testing approved equipment: brake pedal application devices
MOT testing approved equipment: diesel smoke meters
MOT testing approved equipment: decelerometers
MOT testing approved equipment: exhaust gas analysers (catalyst vehicles)
MOT testing approved equipment: exhaust gas analysers (non-catalyst vehicles)
MOT testing approved equipment: floor and pull-along brake testers
MOT testing approved equipment: hand held devices
MOT testing approved equipment: headlamp aim testers
MOT testing approved equipment: oil temperature measuring devices
MOT testing approved equipment: plate brake testers
MOT testing approved equipment: roller brake testers
MOT testing approved equipment: speed limiters
MOT testing approved equipment: tow bar and trailer socket testers
MOT testing approved equipment: tyre tread depth gauges
MOT testing approved equipment: 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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