Calling out for feedback on classic vehicle MOT consultation
The Department for Transport has set up a website for people to discuss and make suggestions about changes to road-worthiness testing for classic vehicles.
News and updates
Making it easier to check if a vehicle has an MOT
Find out about work DVLA is doing to make it easier to check if a vehicle has a current MOT.
How the EU Roadworthiness Package affects the MOT
The European Union Roadworthiness Package has now been published in the Official Journal of the EU. The package is made up of 3 directives; and the part that affects the MOT test is the Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) Directive (our MOT/annual test).
Defects hidden from tester's view - We need your help!
We have been talking with EU colleagues about defects hidden from a tester’s view, normally by acoustic shielding (over or under trays). It would be very helpful if we could show this problem in words and pictures.
Your feedback about Matters of Testing
In December 2013, we asked what you thought about Matters of Testing by completing our feedback survey. We would like to thank everyone who took part in the survey and we really do value your comments.
Garages removed from MOT scheme to be made public
DVSA will be publishing details of Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) that have been removed from the MOT scheme following formal disciplinary action.
Changes made to the MOT site assessment
In February 2014, a number of changes were made to the MOT site assessment. These changes cover approved codes of practice, discounted test fees, and fallback and emergency testing.
Inspecting diesel particulate filters
Since the announcement that the MOT test will be amended to include an inspection of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), we have had many queries about the type of inspection that will take place. Find out about what will be included.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency – does the name change affect your business?
Many of you may already have heard that VOSA and DSA are now merging and will be replaced with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency – DVSA. There will be a gradual introduction of the new agency name ahead of the formal launch in April.
Diesel particulate filter check now required as part of MOT test
Tests for diesel cars and heavy vehicles are to be tightened up to ensure vehicles have a critical exhaust filter if one had originally been fitted as standard, Roads Minister Robert Goodwill has announced. Garages and testing stations will check …