The MOT: keeping our roads safe

...in the MOT trade is key to improving it. Services for motorists We’ll also continue to develop services for motorists that help them get the most out of their MOT....
...in the MOT trade is key to improving it. Services for motorists We’ll also continue to develop services for motorists that help them get the most out of their MOT....
...4. Equipment Making sure that everyone knows procedures for upkeep and calibration, that records are kept and that there are clear processes for when things go wrong. 5. Assurance Checking...
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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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'...
...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…...