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MOT Test Checks List

New MOT checks categories diagram, revised Testing Manual May 2018

MOT Test Checks List | What is checked on an MOT | Overview

The MOT Test checks list – overview The MOT Test checks list section is a complete list and description of the checks your vehicle will undergo during its...
Number Plate Registration No

MOT Test of Registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number* (VIN) | What is checked

Identification of the vehicle (0) (Formerly MOT Test of registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number...
MOT Test of brakes

MOT Test of Brakes | What is checked | How are brakes checked

MOT Test of Brakes (1) Efficiency and balance of brakes is usually checked on a...
MOT Test of steering

MOT Test of Steering | What is checked for MOT

MOT Test of Steering (2) Whilst the actual MOT test of steering is substantially unchanged,...

MOT News

Vehicle technician inspecting car from beneath
2nd December 2019

Someone else’s MOT failure was applied to my car – now I can’t sell it!

There is an increasing number of cases of MOT certificates mistakenly being...
An electric vehicle being charged at a roadside charging point.
3rd October 2019

Electric vehicles – fully charged and ready to go?

Will electric vehicles really take-over, and if so what are the implications…?...
Burning vehicle at side of road
19th August 2019

Vehicle Safety Recalls and the MOT

Vehicle ‘Safety Recalls’ You bought your car in mint showroom condition, it...
30th July 2019

Is headlamp glare becoming a road-safety hazard?

Headlamp glare and the MOT Have you been dazzled by headlamp glare...

Recent Posts

  • Over 30,000 Testers yet to complete annual training and assessment
  • Connected equipment transition period
  • Someone else’s MOT failure was applied to my car – now I can’t sell it!
  • MOT Testing & Workshop – November 2019
  • Electric vehicles – fully charged and ready to go?

MOT Trade News

Online MOT Training Graphic
21st February 2020 Staff Writer

Over 30,000 Testers yet to complete annual training and assessment

In a recent press release DVSA noted that as of 20th February,...
MOT Connected Equipment
18th December 2019 Staff Writer

Connected equipment transition period

DVSA have issued the following statement: MOT connected equipment transition period We’ve...
Vehicle technician inspecting car from beneath
2nd December 2019 Staff Writer

Someone else’s MOT failure was applied to my car – now I can’t sell it!

There is an increasing number of cases of MOT certificates mistakenly being...
An electric vehicle being charged at a roadside charging point.
3rd October 2019 Jim Punter

Electric vehicles – fully charged and ready to go?

Will electric vehicles really take-over, and if so what are the implications…?...
Burning vehicle at side of road
19th August 2019 Staff Writer

Vehicle Safety Recalls and the MOT

Vehicle ‘Safety Recalls’ You bought your car in mint showroom condition, it...
DVSA New MOT Notification service
12th August 2019 Staff Writer

New connected equipment rules for MOT garages

New MOT equipment will need to be able to connect to the...

Motorcycle Checks

Bike Testing - around the machine

Motorcycle Testing – Around the machine

Motorcycle MOT Test - wheels

Motorcycle Testing – Wheels

Motorcycle MOT Test - on the machine

Motorcycle Testing – Sitting on the machine

MOT Q&A

MOT Testing Questions and Answers

MOT Questions and Answers – 1

If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT...
MOT Questions and Answers

MOT Questions and Answers – 2

If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT...
MOT Questions and Answers

MOT Questions and Answers – 3

If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT...

MOT Manuals

UK MOT Inspection Manual, Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles

UK Car MOT Inspection Manual

UK Motorcycle Inspection Manual

UK Motorcycle MOT Inspection Manual

MOT Testing Guide Sixth Edition 2017

UK MOT Testing Guide (Handbook)

MOT Training

Autotech MOT Training

Recent Posts

Online MOT Training Graphic

Over 30,000 Testers yet to complete annual training and assessment

DVSA New MOT Notification service

Manage your MOT Test Centre

PicoScope Launches 8-Channel high-speed automotive oscilloscope

MOT Testing Magazine

MOT Testing & Workshop – November 2019

See PDF at the foot this page for full content...
MOT Testing & Workshop Magazine 102 August 2019

MOT Testing & Workshop 102 – August 2019

See PDF at the foot this page for...
MOT Testing Magazine 101 May 2019

MOT Testing 101 – May 2019

Sample Issue This is a sample issue of...
MOT Testing agazine 100th Issue

MOT Testing Magazine’s 100th Issue

MOT Testing Magazine’s 100th issue is in production...

MOT Workshop Magazine

MOT Workshop Magazine 62 August 2018

MOT Workshop 62 – Failure Breeds Success | handling insolvency

Failure Breeds Success As Henry Ford once said: ‘Failure is simply the...
MOT Workshop Magazine 62 August 2018

MOT Workshop 62 – Equipment Finance

Equipment Finance For starters here there’s an important disclaimer; when considering equipment...
MOT Workshop Magazine 62 August 2018

MOT Workshop 62 – New Products and Services

MOT Workshop 62 – New Products and Services • Elta Automotive Ltd...
MOT Workshop Magazine 61 May 2018

MOT Workshop 61 – Emissions Testing Equipment Review

Emissions Testing Equipment Surprisingly, the new European Union regulations due to come...

MOT SHIELD – Security and peace of mind for AEs and NTs MOT Shield protection for AEs and NTsSecurity and peace of mind for AEs and NTs at an affordable price for the smallest Testing Station

DVSA are pledged to do something about Testing quality, so we ask: "Can MOT businesses now expect a disciplinary crackdown from DVSA?" We also introduce what we think is the perfect solution to the anxiety and high cost of protecting your business from withdrawal from the MOT Scheme.

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Comments

V-HubMOTTesting Centre

on Pass the MOT emissions test – or your money back!

We think that this is such a brilliant idea for...
14th March 2019 at 9:41 am
HartleyGarage

on MOT price cutting and fee discounting

Interesting that this article was 4 years ago, again little...
2nd March 2019 at 10:11 pm
dennis warrington

on A ‘service’ and an MOT – is there a difference?

Hi I wanted to you know, I am getting my...
26th November 2015 at 11:56 am
paul gardner

on Catastrophic MOT computer failure

just thought I would spend my evening catching up all...
18th August 2015 at 8:59 pm
Ian

on Brake Imbalance Debacle?

Hi. I have just taken my car for an MOT....
22nd June 2015 at 4:35 am

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