Your questions answered: Can I test a 3300kgs DGW passenger vehicle?
Question: I have a passenger vehicle in for test, but it’s 3300kgs DGW (Design Gross Weight). Can I test it? Answer: Before being able to test the vehicle, you’ll need...
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Promoting pre-winter vehicle checks
...have been relatively mild in terms of snow and ice for most areas, but there was still plenty of severe weather to trouble motorists. Whatever the weather you need a...
Inspecting bonnet catches
...strap or ‘R’ pin types will be on top of the bonnet. However, for most vehicles all the checks are carried out during the under the bonnet inspection. Under the...
Horror story: Broken bush carrier on front suspension
Shane Farmiloe, from Castle Vale Service Station sent us this photo showing the rear bush carrier for the lower suspension arm clearly broken at one of its mounting points. Shane...
Horror story: bulge in the side wall
...it been ignored? Remember, when inspecting a tyre it’s not just the tread and tread depth we’re interested in. The whole tyre must be examined for damage, such as cuts,...
Horror story: modified towbar
...piece of work showing someone's home made towbar fitting skills and there's no reinforcement in the boot floor”. There are many different manufacturers of towbars. Designs can vary even for...
The MOT nightmares before Christmas 2
...fine’ and had been doing so for some time. If the issue hadn’t been pointed out, the car could have had a dangerous fuel leak. A right turkey We know...
Helping MOT garages manage test demand in the autumn
MOT demand during the autumn will be higher for garages and motorists. Following on from our Beat the Rush campaign in 2020, we want to support MOT garages again during...
Observed inspections with defects
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...
Beware of bogus broadband sellers
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...