MOT services we’re working on: 10 August 2017
I last updated you on what we’re doing to improve the MOT testing service on 7 July. Thanks for all your feedback. We do read it all and try and...
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Halloween horror stories
...is of a brake caliper pin that could have had serious road safety implications. Callum sent this image to us after a customer brought their Fiat 500 in for its...
Why it’s important to check for corrosion
...really highlights the importance of checking for corrosion - particularly in older vehicles. Being thorough Although this is an extreme example, it shows how deadly corrosion can be if it...
Spring MOT horror stories
...an MOT. Nick’s garage failed it on an amazing 26 points, including this one! That’s a lot of failures for one vehicle, and means there was no way it should...
Defects hidden from tester's view - We need your help!
...sure to include a short description and the vehicle details. We will use a selection of the best in a paper for wider EU consideration. Send your photos to mattersoftesting@vosa.gov.uk...
Which disabled driver controls are testable items?
...tested. For example: If a vehicle’s steering wheel has been removed and replaced by a set of handlebars which incorporate the throttle, brake and clutch, (much like a motorcycle) the...
Videos: Van driver’s walkaround check
...van driver customers to watch these videos to help them maintain the standards and safety of their vehicles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXSPqyPDZJs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyp2LeuceGE For more information read the 'Your van: best practice guide'...
Hot tips: Peugeot’s 3008 Hybrid4
...always utilises the electric motors for pulling away, so our advice is to leave it in Auto (with gear selector in Neutral) throughout the test. For those who are wondering…...
New testing directive - Read all about it!
...have been letting customers know about the new items at the MOT test for more than a year to make sure they are ready for the changes.” VOSA’s Head of...
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...