Know your entrances and exits
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...
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The Knowledge – Hidden corrosion
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...
What is MOT Modernisation?
...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...
Diesel particulate filter check now required as part of MOT test
...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....
IT equipment MOT garages will need in 2015
...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...
Fewer options for ‘items not tested’ on MOT comp
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,...
How do I test a binding brake?
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...
Giving the right advice
...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...
Horror story: Brake disc
When the owner of this vehicle dropped it off with Martin, at Discount Tyres in Sittingbourne for its MOT, they mentioned a noise which had been coming from the front...
Stretched tyres – an MOT failure?
...covered. The regulations say that “a tyre should not be used on a road if it’s not maintained in such condition as to be fit for the use to which...