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.
Q. Is a live battery terminal with no protective cover considered a defect under section 1.9 Electrical wiring and battery RfR 2b/c? This is quite common. A. Before it could be rejected under RfR 2b, the wiring or terminal connector …
We're receiving a number of queries about the test requirements for passenger entrances and exits on Class 5 vehicles, particularly in respect of emergency exits. It appears that some testers are failing vehicles for not having a ‘break glass’ hammer, …
On 23 June 2013 changes to the brake performance test procedures and standards were introduced. The changes are not complicated, but it is important that they are well understood. The minimum brake efficiency requirement for ‘M1’ vehicles first used on …
The recent round of VTS council meetings mainly talked about MOT Modernisation. This relates to MOT computerisation 2015 and beyond, discussing items that could benefit the scheme in the future. A range of topics were debated including equipment, logging on process, training, …
In May 2013, BBC1’s consumer series ‘Don’t Get Done Get Dom’ ran a feature on how changes to the MOT certificate affect the public. The feature explained that the certificate is no longer proof that a car has a valid …
Binny from Chana Car Centre sent in this photo of the BMW 530 Sport he was testing. He found that the lower suspension arm bolt was hanging out and was surprised that the owner had not complained of any noise …
At first sight this tyre may appear flat, but Vaughan Shacklock from Southdale Service Station in Lincolnshire assures us it is not and was in use only an hour before being presented for test. Fitted to the nearside front of …
Q. If the steering lock is not working or removed, is the immobiliser in the key acceptable as a device? A. The inspection of steering locks only applies to certain vehicles first used from 1 September 2001, and all vehicles …
VOSA often conduct independent surveys of MOT garages to get feedback from every type of MOT garage on how well the current MOT service is operating. The last survey interviewed 500 garages with a sample that represented AEs and testers …
As most of you may know, the new testing directive went live on 20th March following the special notice 1-2013. From this, VOSA received a lot of positive coverage in the press including the Daily Mail on line, The Sunday …