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We’re making it easier to find MOT testing advice

We’re making it easier to find MOT testing advice

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. 

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Horror story: Worn to the cord

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 12 October 2013 - Categories: Horror stories
bald tyres

Missing regular servicing can not only be costly in the long run, but can also compromise road safety. The tyres on the front of this 51 plate ‘Toyota Yaris’ had clearly not been checked for some time.

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Keeping the past alive

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 11 October 2013 - Categories: Features
1926 Morris Cowley on inspection ramp

Peter Braddock from Charles Braddock Cars in Cheshire recently sent in a few photos of this 1926 Morris Cowley which they have been conducting MOT tests on since 2005. These photos were taken during a test on 1 October 2013 – and it passed.

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The knowledge: Spring assisters and bump stops

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 4 October 2013 - Categories: Features
Bump Ahead sign

Quite a few van manufacturers use ‘spring assisters’ to support the base spring, especially on models which have low load heights or are usually run full or part loaded.

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Video: What is an MOT site assessment?

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 19 September 2013 - Categories: Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIqJCL6By3c

The MOT site assessment is one of the MOT scheme tools to make sure that the vehicles on our roads are safe. This video looks at what site assessments are and why VOSA carries them out.

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Scheme talk with Neil Barlow

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 20 August 2013 - Categories: Features, MOT testing service
Neil Barlow

Head of MOT Scheme and Modernisation, Neil Barlow, is a man faced with many opportunities and challenges when it comes to the future of the MOT and modernising the scheme. We took the opportunity to sit down with Neil to …

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The Knowledge – Hidden corrosion

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 20 August 2013 - Categories: Features, Hot tips
chassis corrosion

We have been receiving a number of enquires about suspension and sub frame mountings particularly with regard to corrosion. Those of you who have been testing for more than a few years will remember the good old days of corroded …

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Where are the Class 3 Brake Data Entry screens?

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 20 August 2013 - Categories: Bikes, trikes, and quads, Your questions answered
MOT computer

Since the changes to the brake performance test were introduced in June 2013, we have had a number of queries regarding the lack of brake data entry screens when testing Class 3 vehicles. When MOT Comp was introduced, if the …

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Horror story: Broken rim

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 20 August 2013 - Categories: Horror stories
tyre coming off wheel rim

Well we have seen cracked and broken wheel rims before but not many as bad as this. It is a surprise that the tyre has remained inflated, let alone on the rim, and made it to the VTS for its …

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Sharing data on MOT test results and garages

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 20 August 2013 - Categories: News and updates
data graphic

Last year we told you about some changes proposed by the Department for Transport to improve the experience of garage customers. One of the changes was to look at better ways of sharing data to help customers choose an MOT …

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Horror story: Track rod end on its last threads

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 20 August 2013 - Categories: Horror stories
faulty axle

Sent in by Dave Allott of the MOT Testing Centre, Tameside, this customer was unaware of how close they were to a steering failure when presenting their vehicle for test. Dave told us that not only was the locking nut …

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