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How we’re tackling MOT fraud

How we’re tackling MOT fraud

The MOT test sits at the heart of DVSA's mission to keep Britain's roads safer for everyone. 

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MOT services we're working on: 26 October 2017

Posted by: Neil Barlow, Posted on: 26 October 2017 - Categories: News and updates
Get an MOT reminder graphic on phone

It’s been a busy few weeks since my last blog post, so now’s a good time to update you on what we’ve been up to since.

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Diesel particulate filters: protecting the environment and the MOT’s integrity

Posted by: Danny Charles, Posted on: 25 September 2017 - Categories: MOT testing service, News and updates
smokey diesel car exhaust

A vehicle that needs a particulate filter and doesn’t have one should fail its MOT. If you pass it knowing that it doesn’t have one, you’re harming the environment and committing fraud.

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MOT services we’re working on: 18 September 2017

Posted by: Neil Barlow, Posted on: 18 September 2017 - Categories: News and updates
MOT reminder service on a mobile phone

Over the past few weeks, we’ve made some changes to improve the MOT testing service. Thanks for your feedback on the previous posts, I hope they’re giving you a better idea of the work that goes on behind the scenes.

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MOT services we’re working on: 10 August 2017

Posted by: Neil Barlow, Posted on: 10 August 2017 - Categories: News and updates
Get MOT reminders screen on computer

I last updated you on what we’re doing to improve the MOT testing service on 7 July. Thanks for all your feedback. We do read it all and try and take it on board but I’m sorry that we don’t …

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We’re developing a new MOT reminder service

Posted by: Neil Barlow, Posted on: 25 July 2017 - Categories: News and updates
MOT reminder service on a mobile phone

We’re developing an MOT reminder service to help vehicle owners get their vehicle tested on time as part of our strategy to help people keep their vehicle safe to drive.

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MOT services we're working on: 7 July 2017

Posted by: Neil Barlow, Posted on: 7 July 2017 - Categories: MOT testing service, News and updates
Laptop running the MOT testing service

You told us you wanted to know more about what we’re adding to the MOT testing service and what happens when it’s taken offline in the evenings. So, this will be the first in a series of regular blogs that looks at what we've been working on behind the scenes.

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MOT annual training and assessment: looking forward to another year

Posted by: Graham Martin, Posted on: 30 June 2017 - Categories: Annual training and assessment, News and updates
MOT examiners receiving training.

So, the first year of annual MOT training came to an end in April and was a big success. I’m delighted to see over 99% of you completed your MOT annual assessment. A massive well done to you all!

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Adding vehicle technical information to the service

Posted by: Danny Charles, Posted on: 27 March 2017 - Categories: MOT testing service
MOT tester testing a wheel

Last year, I told you about the work we're doing to make technical information available on the MOT testing service. This information will help you test vehicles safely and correctly.

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Tackling MOT fraud: protecting us from unsafe drivers and vehicles

Posted by: Mark Millard, Posted on: 28 February 2017 - Categories: MOT testing service, News and updates
Vehicle Testing Centre Logo

Anyone attempting to defraud the MOT isn’t just committing fraud, they’re also putting the public at risk by allowing what could be an unsafe vehicle onto the road.

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What good MOT quality management looks like

Posted by: Neil Barlow, Posted on: 2 February 2017 - Categories: Hot tips, MOT testing service
6 icons on a blue background. 1. people 2. training 3. Procedures 4. Equipment 6. Assurance 7. Improvement

Everyone involved in the MOT industry has a part to play in maintaining testing standards. By working together we’re all making sure that the vehicles on our roads are safe.

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