UK Car MOT Inspection Manual (Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7) MOT Inspection Manual for Private Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicle Testing Crown Copyright, sourced from DVSA February 2018 For motorists the MOT Inspection Manual is the key document. This is the ‘Bible’, MOT Testers are told, in their training which must be followed toContinue reading “UK Car MOT Inspection Manual”
UK Motorcycle MOT Testing Guide (Classes 1 and 2) (Motorcycle Testing) Crown Copyright, sourced from DVSA February 2017 As can be seen from the comparison of the Manuals the MOT examination for motorcycles is considerably more basic than that for cars and light commercial vehicles. This means that the time taken for a motorcycle testContinue reading “UK Motorcycle MOT Inspection Manual”
UK MOT Testing Guide (Handbook for Scheme Administration) Crown Copyright, sourced from DVSA July 2017 The MOT Test in Britain started in 1960, but is now regulated by the European Union through what is called a ‘Directive’. This sets out the minimum inspection requirements for MOT Testing throughout Europe, including Britain. In practice though, someContinue reading “UK MOT Testing Guide (Handbook)”
During an MOT Test, what might a car – the same make and model with similar mileage to yours – fail on? Here’s where to find out; select your vehicle profile and find out instantly – using data from last year’s MOT results from the whole of the UK.
The MOT Test checks list – overview The MOT Test checks list section is a complete list and description of the checks your vehicle will undergo during its MOT Test. While this list groups the checks under each component, the Tester will carry out the checks in a specific sequence designed to save time, TestingContinue reading “MOT Test Checks List | What is checked on an MOT | Overview”
How much is an MOT? The cost of an MOT test in the UK is set by the government’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as a statutory maximum fee. This MOT test cost is reviewed periodically in consultation with the MOT industry to account for factors like changes in vehicle technology, stricter inspection requirementsContinue reading “MOT Price Fee – Time For An Increase?”
Identification of the vehicle (0) MOT Test of registration plates (number plate) A registration plate is required on the front and rear of most vehicles, unless they are unregistered, foreign, diplomatic or military. The MOT test includes a detailed inspection of the plates, their characters, and their conformity to regulations based on the age ofContinue reading “MOT Test of Registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number* (VIN) | What is checked”
If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT or the questions and answers on these pages don’t cover your problem, try posing your question on the MOT Forum. Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions, more will be added from time to time. Please note that regulations may change from time to time, andContinue reading “MOT Questions and Answers – 1”
If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT or the questions and answers on these pages don’t cover your problem, try posing your question on the MOT Forum. Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions, more will be added from time to time. Please note that regulations may change from time to time, andContinue reading “MOT Questions and Answers – 2”
If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT or the questions and answers on these pages don’t cover your problem, try posing your question on the MOT Forum. Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions, more will be added from time to time. Please note that regulations may change from time to time, andContinue reading “MOT Questions and Answers – 3”
