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Nightmare on MOT Street: Frightening Faults Lurking in UK Garages 

Nightmare on MOT Street: Frightening Faults Lurking in UK Garages 

While most horror stories are set in haunted houses or dark woods, some of the DVSA’s scariest tales come straight from the MOT testing bay.   This year testers have shared some truly hair-raising sights that would leave the bravest of testers shuddering.

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Improving testing standards by sharing test quality data

Posted by: Simon Smith, Posted on: 8 July 2016 - Categories: MOT testing service
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We're making test quality information available so that Authorised Examiners and site managers can monitor and improve the standard of testing carried out at their sites.

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Hints and tips: registering a vehicle

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 31 March 2016 - Categories: Hot tips
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It’s easy to fall into bad habits when testing regularly or under pressure. Here are 6 simple tips that should help keep vehicle registration smooth and your customers happy.

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Horror Story: Braking bad

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 23 March 2016 - Categories: Horror stories
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Here are some examples of brake defects that could all have serious road safety implications.

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Improving skills and standards through MOT annual training

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 17 March 2016 - Categories: Annual training and assessment, News and updates, Videos
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We’re introducing a new model of annual training and assessment to replace the former refresher course to help improve road and vehicle safety.

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MOT annual training: individual and group training

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 17 March 2016 - Categories: Annual training and assessment, News and updates, Videos
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In these videos, we spoke to testers who took part in the annual training pilot to get their feedback.

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The MOT headlamp aim test is changing

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 4 March 2016 - Categories: Changes to the MOT test
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From 24 March 2016, we’re changing the way headlamp aim is measured on the MOT test. The new method is just a few simple changes and you don’t need new equipment.

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How the MOT disciplinary process works

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 17 February 2016 - Categories: Features
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The Case Review Team deal with all disciplinary cases against Nominated Testers and Authorised Examiners. For minor shortcomings they’ll usually offer advice or guidance, but for more serious cases they may take formal disciplinary action.

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Online tools to help vehicle owners

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 11 February 2016 - Categories: Hot tips
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There’s a range of web-based tools you can use to put your customers in the driving seat and help them keep their vehicles on the road.

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Time to remind customers about winter vehicle checks

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 2 February 2016 - Categories: Hot tips
Parked cars in snow

The frosty mornings and more frequent need to de-ice the windscreen mean motorists will start to think about getting a quick winter check for their vehicle.

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MOT annual training and continuing professional development

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 28 January 2016 - Categories: Annual training and assessment, News and updates
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After listening to the MOT trade's feedback we’re replacing MOT tester refresher training with a new model of annual training and assessment.

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