This blog provides an update from our MOT Enforcement team on changes we are making to our reviews process from 1 April 2025.
We are often asked what level of modification is necessary before a vehicle can be classed as a rally car and therefore qualify as a ‘modified vehicle’ as defined in the Introduction section of the MOT inspection manual.
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).
If a directional indicator tell-tale lamp is inoperative, could the ticking of the flasher relay be used as an audible warning in its place?
Sent in by Andy Evans, this photo shows damage to the wheel and tyre of a BMW 5 series believed to be the result of a pothole.
DVSA 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.
We‘ve had many questions on this subject, particularly in relation to batteries. Previous articles give guidance that a battery would not be deemed insecure unless it is likely to fall from vehicle under normal use. So how do we arrive at this conclusion?
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.
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.
DVSA will be publishing details of Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) that have been removed from the MOT scheme following formal disciplinary action.
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.