How we’re tackling MOT fraud
How we’re tackling MOT fraud
The MOT test sits at the heart of DVSA's mission to keep Britain's roads safer for everyone.
Promoting pre-winter vehicle checks
Once the clocks go back, the weather turns colder, and there more and more Christmas items in the shops, thoughts turn increasingly towards the winter ahead. Now is the time to encourage garage customers to get a pre-winter check.
Confirm you’re ready to switch to new MOT testing system
DVSA will be emailing an online survey to all single-site authorised examiners (AEs) week commencing Monday 24 November. This is to help check whether you have the right IT equipment and are ready to switch over to the new testing system in 2015.
Horror story: Something missing?
It doesn’t take long to spot what’s missing here. David Albin sent us this picture of a Saab presented for test after having new brake discs fitted and there appear to be split pins on the front ball joints.
Switching over to the new MOT testing system
DVSA is on track to roll-out the new web-based MOT testing system between April and August 2015.We’re making good progress finalising the ‘testing’ part of the new system, which will be rolled out step-by-step from April 2015.
Your questions answered: Why was the shock absorber bounce test removed from the MOT test?
Question: We’ve tested a vehicle with no damping on the rear shock absorbers. Why isn’t this now an MOT failure?
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.
Beware of bogus broadband sellers
DVSA has received reports of garages getting phonecalls from so-called ‘VOSA’ / ‘DVSA’ representatives offering broadband and internet services ahead of the switchover to the new MOT testing system in 2015. These calls are NOT connected to DVSA in any way.
VTS council members: helping to improve the MOT scheme
VTS council members play an important role in the industry by passing on your ideas about improving the MOT scheme to DVSA. There are around 100 VTS council members across the UK representing a cross-section of the MOT industry.
Horror story: Bit of a knock
This photo sent in by Phil Green from Lincoln shows a front suspension ball joint completely separated from the lower suspension arm.
Your questions answered: Can I test a 3300kgs DGW passenger vehicle?
Question: I have a passenger vehicle in for test, but it’s 3300kgs DGW (Design Gross Weight). Can I test it?