Looking to the future of the MOT
Looking to the future of the MOT
In our latest blog, Neil Barlow talks about some of DVSA's ongoing work after the MOT Consultation and what additional aspects the MOT could include.
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?
Your questions answered: Does removing a passenger seat result in a fail?
I have removed the front passenger seat in order to provide wheelchair access for my disabled partner. Because the wiring of the seat is disconnected this shows up as an SRS (Supplementary Restraining System) fault, is this an MOT failure?
Observed inspections with defects
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will soon be carrying out a new activity when visiting some sites. This will be known as an ‘observed inspection with defects’.
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.
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.
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.
Horror story: Looking tired
We see a lot of tyres below the legal limit and it’s regularly among the top five failure items, but we hope you don’t see many like this.
Horror story: Don't do it yourself
This photo was sent in by Stuart Heath of the Porsche Centre Solihull. It shows that not even high value sports cars are immune to incompetent DIY repairs. It’s not uncommon for amateur mechanics to put brake pads in the …