We’re moving vehicle testing advice out of the MOT testing service (MTS) and onto a single, dedicated, and easy-to-access page on GOV.UK.
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.
A novel way to stop that suspension knock! The owner said he'd done a repair to the suspension to stop a knocking noise.
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.