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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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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
MOT tester testing a car headlamp

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
MOT training taking place

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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Horror story: modified towbar

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 25 January 2016 - Categories: Horror stories
Towbar under car

Gary from Snuff Mill Garage in Sheffield sent us some photos of a Nissan Micra he tested which shows how not to fit a towbar.

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Encouraging the UK to be van smart

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 17 December 2015 - Categories: News and updates
Van walkaround check

DVSA and the transport industry are working together to encourage van owners and drivers to better maintain their vehicles. We’ve created a range of useful videos and guidance to encourage van users to stay safe and legal.

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The changing face of the MOT testing service

Posted by: Matters of Testing, Posted on: 11 December 2015 - Categories: MOT testing service
Confirm vehicle details for test

After listening to your feedback, we’ve made a few changes to how and when MOT information is presented as part of our ongoing process to improve the MOT testing service.

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