Your details needed to help you switchover to new MOT testing system
DVSA is asking garages and testers to check and update their contact and other details ahead of the switchover to the new MOT testing system in 2015.
MOT testing service
Fewer options for ‘items not tested’ on MOT comp
For a while now, ‘items not tested’ on MOT Comp has caused some confusion for testers. As a feature which was originally built to be used only by Vehicle Examiners, it was also being used by Nominated testers. This wasn’t the intended use and we’ve decided to simplify the rules.
IT equipment MOT garages will need in 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38V9RjFs5bYDVSA is building a new ‘web-based’ MOT testing system to replace MOT Comp in 2015. Over the course of 2015, all VTS devices will be turned off and you’ll all need to have the right IT equipment in place in order to access the new system and carry on testing.
Switching over to the new MOT system
As MOT Modernisation heads towards giving garages a new up-to-date testing system, we ask Transition Manager, James Body, to take us through what will happen during the switchover process.
The future of MOT slot payments by cheque
We’re looking into making buying slots quicker and easier and thinking about removing cheques from the current list of payment options.
Get the right internet browser for your new MOT system
You’ll need to have the correct browser installed on your testing IT equipment to access and use the web-based testing system which MOT Modernisation is building. Here we talk about the options and the easiest way to make sure your web browser is up to date.
Video: Modernising the MOT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzhQSqVY0O0DVSA are building a new 'web-based' MOT testing system to replace the existing VTS devices and to bring testing into the online era. This video looks at what testers can expect from the new system and how it will improve the quality of MOT testing in the future.
60 second interview: Kirsty Jowett
With MOT Modernisation in full swing, we thought it would be good to catch up with the project’s Business Change Manager, Kirsty Jowett.
The future of MOT slot payments
We’ve looked through all of your responses to our recent Slot Payment Survey and come up with a few changes to improve and simplify the current payment options. So what changes will we be making?
Exclusive preview of the new online MOT test
Here’s a sneak preview of the future online MOT test we’re building as part of our work to update and replace VTS devices by September 2015. These new designs are based on feedback from the trade. They will form the foundation of the new web-based system which will replace the current MOT Comp system.