Here’s a video demo of the new MOT testing service. You'll see some of the screens you'll be using to enter test results when it goes live in 2015.
http://youtu.be/im9aqoznQto
The screens are based on feedback from members of the MOT trade. If you have any questions or suggestions you can email your feedback to us at mot.modernisation@vosa.gov.uk.
You can pause or rewind the video if you want to take more time to understand specific screens.
If you’re having any problems with the quality of the video and the words appear blurred, you may need to change the streaming quality. You can do this by clicking on the ‘quality’ settings icon 
at the bottom of the video.
Please note that there could be minor changes to these screens before the service goes live.
68 comments
Comment by Albert posted on
Another smoothly executed government project...
Jobs for the (incompetent) boys I suppose.
Comment by Adam posted on
What do we with our old smart card and old equipment?
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
Hi Adam,
apologies for the late reply. You can find information about what to do with your old MOT comp equipment in this detailed guidance. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-modernisation-the-switchover-process#stage-3-after-youve-switched-over
Hope this helps, Sean.
Comment by Derek Pettifor posted on
We have been on the new system for two weeks, the first day the dvsa system crashed for most of the day. Two days later the system allowed you to complete the test but woudn't print the certificate. Monday this week the system crashed again for most of the day, Tuesday again crashed for most of the day. We only have one third of the mot stations on the system so far how will it perform when all stations are on it? This is costing people money.
Comment by brian hoar posted on
system rubbish
Comment by Deb posted on
The switch over has been a mess, over 2hrs to complete and print an mot, what compensation are you going to give small garages
Comment by Stephen posted on
Dont like the fact that if the system is hacked into then all your details are leaving you open to identity theft!
Also dont like that there is no option to print a checklist with vehicle details when logging on. Seems we have taken a step back not forward.
Comment by Michael Dean posted on
What is stopping people from doing a test from there home. I'd like more security from stopping this.
Comment by M.P.Cole posted on
think you need to get out more 🙂
Comment by Geoff posted on
the mot charge should be the same at all garages set at full price
many thanks Geoff & N& G Mots Ltd
Comment by Mutz posted on
Looking forward to the future
Comment by r.green posted on
does anyone give a thought to the garages that have never had, or wanted, internet access or computers on their premises, plus the extra cost and hassle of obtaining these, not to mention printers and ancillarys,? there is now also the added risk of break ins solely to steal internet ready computer equipment
Comment by Andy Kay posted on
It's a fair comment, but unless a garage is MOT & written invoice only, the basic IT equipment required to access the new scheme should probably be an integral part of garage admin, and an auto technicians toolkit in this day and age.
Comment by Louisa Baines posted on
Unfortunately just because a garage has IT equipment doesn't mean people know how to use it, my boss still hasn't mastered the art of typing with more than one finger yet, and god help us if the printer gets some paper stuck in it!
Comment by LCB posted on
Your boss must be related to mine!
Comment by tracey posted on
and mine - press enter - press enter - oh my days ...
Comment by mr p sittampalam posted on
thanks for video new mot testing service demo
Comment by George RINGTAIL GARAGE posted on
Hi,
Ye its a bit to fast and it would be nice to here a human voice instead off that uncool music
just to explain it a bit better.
Comment by Alex posted on
All very good if you have a reliable fast connection, which we haven't !
Comment by Robbie posted on
Looks good and got to be better and faster then the old dial up modem steam driven way.
Comment by Mal Cummings posted on
looks workable to me, bring it on. not worried about the six figure code as I have read all the replies.
Comment by ACE EXHAUSTS posted on
Looks very straight forward ,hope to be live soon.
Comment by Mick miccanic posted on
Bigger buttons on pass - fail or further apart ?
Comment by Stephen posted on
Hello GOV. I like the search option that enables you to find rfr's with key words. After reading over other testers coments I'm hoping this system will be thoroughly tested before we have to use it. Looks good though.
Comment by Charlie Price. Automania Garage Ser posted on
as everybody's comments seem to be the same,we would like to know you obtain the 6 digit code.
The rest seems straight forward.
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
We mention at the start of the video that 'there could be minor changes to these screens before the service goes live'. The screen that mentions the card and 6 digit code will be changing.
The code will form part of the updated IT security system which will replace the current smart card system as part of the new MOT testing service.
We'll be publishing details of how you'll be able to generate your individual code within the next couple of weeks under the MOT Modernisation section on GOV.UK.
Comment by PETER HANSON posted on
LOOKS GOOD TO ME
Comment by Sue Apps posted on
Overall, video was informative.Agree with previous comments regarding the six-digit security code. Can the assistant enter the advise/failure details while the test is being conducted?
Comment by Steve Hammond posted on
Looks nice clear and straight forward. Look forward to using it.
If your only complaint is about the music, then just turn the volume down 🙂
Comment by Geoffrey j kay posted on
Can't get a video on screen tried 2 different wy fy spots
Comment by Mike posted on
I agree with the comments about the passcode at the end, that's a bit vague and needs clarifying.
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
We mention at the start of the video that 'there could be minor changes to these screens before the service goes live'. The screen that mentions the card and 6 digit code will be changing.
The code will form part of the updated IT security system which will replace the current smart card system as part of the new MOT testing service.
We'll be publishing details of how you'll be able to generate your individual code within the next couple of weeks under the MOT Modernisation section on GOV.UK.
Comment by Keith posted on
well lets get on with it the sooner the better
Comment by dougie posted on
as already mentioned . if the average tests take 45 minutes , are you logged on the internet the same . may have to beef up broadband speed and hope for no glitches
Comment by andrew sutton posted on
Hi guys well donelooks good andy.
Comment by chris posted on
still unsure where to obtain this 6 digit number will a passcode generator be issued.
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
The code will form part of the updated IT security system which will replace the current smart card system as part of the new MOT testing service.
We'll be publishing details of how you'll be able to generate your individual code within the next couple of weeks under the MOT Modernisation section on GOV.UK.
Comment by RONALD D LUMBIS posted on
very simple and clears up a lot of might be dont like the music though RONALD D LUMBIS ROSTON MOT CENTRE
Comment by A.Lester posted on
Hi I offer holiday cover to several garages in my area so will I be able to test using my own iPad ?
How will it know which test station I am testing at ?
Many thanks
Comment by paul posted on
looks easy ,but yes how do you get the code?
Comment by Martin posted on
Great vid spot on seems easy enough
Comment by Peter posted on
Just wondering what would happen if you lost connection during logging the vehicle in or entering the results ? It seems you are connected to the website for quite a time, during which anything may happen. At present the device stores the data and this is sent as a package which limits any problems.
Comment by martyn posted on
havent got a clue now was this vidio meant to help
Comment by Kyle h posted on
I would also like information about the 6 digit code impressed with the search bar though thats a definite improvement
Comment by Martin posted on
I thought this was very helpful, info needed on how we get are security codes?
Comment by colin posted on
I would like to know more about this 6 digit code I.e.how to get it using your card and what it is for as we should already have logged in using a username and a password that nobody else should know
Comment by David posted on
There are not enough details about obtaining the 6 digit security code. Will these be given before the current system comes to an end.
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
We mention at the start of the video that 'there could be minor changes to these screens before the service goes live'. The screen that mentions the card and 6 digit code will be changing.
The code will form part of the updated IT security system which will replace the current smart card system as part of the new MOT testing service.
We'll be publishing details of how you'll be able to generate your individual code within the next couple of weeks under the MOT Modernisation section on GOV.UK.
Comment by Les Reed posted on
Hi, Found the video quite viewable - full screen/HD - and quite useful and explanatory, but the music! The average AE/NT is probably between 28/50 years of age, and hearing this dire accompanying music - whilst trying to concentrate on the video - is a major flaw I think. I'm sure the average-aged tester wouldn't choose an "indie/grunge/house/R&B/hip-hop music to have playing in the background at work - surely? Cheers, Les R
Comment by andrew foster posted on
straight forward enough i hope they dont play that awfull music
Comment by Nigel posted on
Looks Good and straight forward hope to be usung it soon.
Comment by Martin Nunn posted on
and how do you get your 6 digit security code??
Comment by barry ward posted on
video can be paused at any time to read the screen
Comment by Jamie Jenkins posted on
Where does the 6 digit code get generated from? The text says "from your card"
Comment by Anthony Rees posted on
What card do we use and how do we use it to generate a six digit passcode? This seems to me as the most important change from the old system yet nothing is mentioned in the video.
Comment by hubert posted on
i also think the card or six digit code thing needs clarifying
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
We mention at the start of the video that 'there could be minor changes to these screens before the service goes live'. The screen that mentions the card and 6 digit code will be changing.
The code will form part of the updated IT security system which will replace the current smart card system as part of the new MOT testing service.
We'll be publishing details of how you'll be able to generate your individual code within the next couple of weeks under the MOT Modernisation section on GOV.UK.
Comment by Jeff Barber posted on
hi Andrew is right in highest no HD and full page it can't be read what Mahmood is seeing I shudder to think
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
Hi Jeff,
as we mentioned in an earlier response, it will only appear blurred if it's not in HD. It might be due to your internet connection speed. YouTube automatically adjusts the quality based on your connection speed. We've tried on a few devices and different connections and it isn't blurred, but we know that a few people have had issues with it on a slower connection.
Sorry we can't do much more to help. Will let you know if we find any other solutions.
Kind regards.
Comment by dean posted on
found the video way to fast to look at and learn about the new system need to slow it down a bit for us people who are not computer whizz kids thanks
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
Hi Dean,
this video is a general overview / preview to give you a feel of what's to come, rather than giving all the detail. However, you can pause the video on a screen that you want to read and take in more of. You can also jump back or forth to any sections you're interested in. It actually works better that way because you can take a long as you like.
Thanks for the feedback.
Comment by SHANE posted on
AS ABOVE A BIT BLURRED
Comment by george posted on
seems straight forward enough ,
Comment by Andrew Pywell posted on
Hi, Apart from the terrible lift music, the video is so blurred I cannot see any thing.
Kind regards
Andrew Pywell
Grappenhall Motor Services Ltd
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
Hi Andrew,
thanks for your response. I know a few people have had this problem. It might be that the video isn't streaming in HD. You can switch it to stream in HD from the setting icon along the bottom of the video (looks like a cog). Then try putting it into full screen. The text is quite small, so any amount of pixelation will make this look quite blurry.
Kind regards.
Comment by MOTORTEK AUTOENGINEERS posted on
Hi, The video seems straightforward enough , are we to receive a on-line banking style security code generator ~?
Also what security measure are to be put in place to prevent less honest Nt's from logging a vehicle test on at home for a friend ??
I am lucky that I have very trustworthy staff , but I can't be alone in asking this question ?
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on
The code will form part of the updated IT security system which will replace the current smart card system as part of the new MOT testing service.
We'll be publishing details of how you'll be able to generate your individual code within the next couple of weeks under the MOT Modernisation section on GOV.UK.
Comment by mahmood kaid posted on
wow looks impressive , very sexy