Your questions answered: June 2013

...requirement (except maybe some imports). Therefore, a vehicle should only fail for a steering lock missing if it is clear that the immobiliser isn't working. Otherwise, the vehicle can be...
...requirement (except maybe some imports). Therefore, a vehicle should only fail for a steering lock missing if it is clear that the immobiliser isn't working. Otherwise, the vehicle can be...
...us to move forward and shape the I.T. equipment needs for the future. We have captured all the ideas and the project team will consider and where possible incorporate them....
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...
We have been receiving a number of enquires about suspension and sub frame mountings particularly with regard to corrosion. Those of you who have been testing for more than a...
...engaging through the VTS Councils and other forums. After all, you are the users of this system and you need to tell us what you think. For any questions or...
...Robert Goodwill has announced. Garages and testing stations will check for a diesel particulate filter as part of the MOT test (or annual test for heavy vehicles) in February 2014....
...all need to have the right IT equipment in place in order to access the new system and carry on testing. This means you’ll be responsible for your own IT...
For a while now, ‘items not tested’ on MOT Comp has caused some confusion for testers. As a feature which was originally built to be used only by Vehicle Examiners,...
Back in August 2014, we limited the options for ‘item not tested’ on MOT comp to include only the mandatory measured items, eg brake performance, headlamp aim and emissions. Since...
...have their own policy in place for advisories. As pointed out in the MOT Inspection Manual, it’s considered best practice to advise the presenter about: any items which are near...