Introduction In 2023 alone, over 43 million MOT tests were conducted in Great Britain and 9.87 million (22.6%) resulted in failure, meaning roughly one in five vehicles failed their MOT that year. This national average, however, masks significant regional differences. MOT failure rates can vary widely across different parts of the UK, influenced by factorsContinue reading “Regional MOT Failure Rates Across the UK”
From Friday 9 January 2026, the DVSA will introduce several important changes to the MOT scheme that directly affect MOT testers and Authorised Examiners (AEs). These updates focus on disciplinary action, tester eligibility, training oversight and compliance. While some of the groundwork has already been laid through recent guide updates, January 2026 marks the pointContinue reading “DVSA MOT Tester Rule Changes from 9 January 2026 – What Garages Need to Know”
The MOT first started on 12th September 1960 – but whilst an annual requirement, initially it only applied to vehicles over ten years old. That changed in 1961 to vehicles over 7 years old, and then six years later in 1967 the current three-year old vehicles having to have their first MOT was set up.Continue reading “What the MOT does… and doesn’t do.”
If you are looking for an MOT training provider, it is important to ensure they are approved by a recognised awarding organisation and that their courses meet DVSA requirements. All MOT Testers must complete approved training and hold the correct qualifications before applying to become a Nominated Tester. Before enrolling on an MOT Tester course,Continue reading “MOT Training Providers in the UK”
Beverley Warmington has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). She will take up the role on 5 January 2026, succeeding Loveday Ryder, who has led the agency since January 2021. Warmington brings nearly 20 years of experience in public service, with a strong background in leadingContinue reading “Beverley Appointed New DVSA Chief Executive”
Recently in the news the BBC highlighted the issue of the glare from LED, laser light and bi-xenon sourced headlights on modern cars. This isn’t new. For some years now people have been put off driving at night due to the blinding intensity of those modern headlamp systems. And the problem is made worse byContinue reading “High Intensity Headlights – Some Glaring Statistics!”
Proposed Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax for Electric Vehicles The UK government is introducing a new mileage-based road tax for electric cars as part of its Autumn Budget 2025. Starting in April 2028, owners of electric vehicles (EVs) will be charged a rate of 3 pence per mile driven (with plug-in hybrid cars charged 1.5p per mile)Continue reading “UK MOT Garages to Verify EV Mileage Under Proposed Road Tax”
Tyre safety, MOT failure reasons, and how garages can tackle tyre neglect. A Growing Trend: Drivers Waiting for the MOT Before Addressing Tyres Across the UK, tyre neglect remains one of the most persistent issues encountered by MOT stations and independent garages. Research consistently shows that a large percentage of drivers only replace their tyresContinue reading “UK Motorists Delaying Tyre Replacement Until MOT: What Garage Owners Need to Know”
Ghost MOTs refers to the situation where MOT Testing Stations issue MOT pass certificates on vehicles that have never been in an MOT Testing Station. This practice is advertised on some social media sites and poses a serious threat to road safety. Whilst this probably only applies to a very few dishonest Testing Station owners—orContinue reading “Ghost MOTs”
When people think of electric vehicles, they often picture cutting-edge technology and futuristic design — but EVs actually have a history stretching back nearly two centuries. The first crude electric carriage was built in 1832 by Robert Anderson, powered by non-rechargeable batteries. Over 50 years later, in 1884, London inventor Thomas Parker created the firstContinue reading “The Surprising Early History of Electric Vehicles”
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