National rollout of Photos at Test
National rollout of Photos at Test
Earlier this year we completed phase 2 of the MOT Photos at Test trial, formerly known as Images in Garages..
The MOT nightmares before Christmas
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and someone, somewhere, is merrily driving along in a dangerously unsafe vehicle. As an early Christmas present for you, here’s a selection of the juiciest things MOT testers have found over the last few months.
Why we're changing manual advisories
I’d like to start by thanking you for your feedback on our last blog post. Looking through your responses, one topic really leapt out at us - manual advisories.
What you need to know about the new roadworthiness directive
You may have heard us mention this a few times over the last few years but we’re now getting near to implementing the roadworthiness directive. This follows recent Department for Transport (DfT) consultations.
Halloween horror stories
Seeing as it's Halloween, we thought we’d show you some of the more horrific and scary things MOT testers have found over the past few months.
MOT services we're working on: 26 October 2017
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.
Diesel particulate filters: protecting the environment and the MOT’s integrity
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.
MOT services we’re working on: 18 September 2017
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.
MOT services we’re working on: 10 August 2017
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 …
We’re developing a new MOT reminder service
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.
MOT services we're working on: 7 July 2017
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.