Horror Story: Braking bad
...43,000 miles on the clock when presented for test. On inspection the rear brake pipes, including unions and brake hose ferrules, were heavily corroded and leaking fluid under pressure. It...
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Inspecting diesel particulate filters
...had many queries about the type of inspection that will take place. Following discussions with the Department for Transport, the inspection will initially be restricted to a visual examination for...
Horror story: Worn to the cord
...clearly not been checked for some time. The owner brought the car in complaining it was making a noise and the steering wasn’t right. What they found sent them running...
Your questions answered: Can I test a 3300kgs DGW passenger vehicle?
...vehicle’s DGW, if it is no more than 5000kg then it will be considered a Class 5 Light. Once identified, and provided that you and your site are authorised to...
Horror story: Safety pinned
...fine, however when he unlatched the belt and pulled it out for a closer look this is what was hidden between the seats. The belt had obviously been cut and...
When is a modified vehicle a rally car?
...are likely to be removed and there may be longitudinal door bars and substantial underbody protection covering any area of fuel tank exposed to running damage. The vehicle is also...
Confirm you’re ready to switch to new MOT testing system
...equipment and are ready to switch over to the new testing system in 2015. This follows our October request to update your VTS contact details which resulted in over 5,000...
MOT information now easier to find on GOV.UK
...which include: Being an MOT tester Get and check an MOT Lorry, bus and trailer annual test MOT forms MOT manuals and notices MOT modernisation and testing service Run an...
About Matters of Testing
Our purpose at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is to help everyone stay safe on Great Britain's roads. This blog is where we publish advice, information and developments...
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,...