...Introduction of minimum competence requirements for new testers and refresher training requirements for all testers EU Commission to adopt rules under Delegated Acts on access to technical vehicle information required...
...What about refresher training? Currently, qualified MOT testers are expected to carry out 2 days of refresher training every 5 years. Under the new scheme, MOT testers will have to...
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will soon be carrying out a new activity when visiting some sites. This will be known as an ‘observed inspection with defects’. The...
...a knock when driving around corners. Apparently it turned out a new ball joint was fitted only 1 week before at a different garage. Unfortunately for the owner, not only...
...improvements to the MOT site assessments. They’ve also been heavily involved in helping develop the new web-based MOT testing system ahead of its planned introduction in 2015. Trade Engagement Manager,...
...concerns over the removal of the shock absorber bounce test, there were good reasons behind this decision. When we introduced the new test items to comply with Directive 2010/48/EU, Department...
DVSA has received reports of garages getting phonecalls from so-called 'VOSA' / 'DVSA' representatives offering broadband and internet services ahead of the switchover to the new MOT testing system in...
...a registration plate (e.g. an imported vehicle not yet UK registered) you’ll need to create a new record. Set the Registration Mark Descriptor to 'Not Required' and this will allow...
...some underside components” where they are known to be standard fitment on the model of vehicle tested. As part of MOT Modernisation and the new EU directive we will be...
...Key to making sure that the MOT is ‘fit for the future’ is working with industry. We have been doing that in a few ways such as trialling new ways...