MOT Guides
MOT Training Providers in the UK
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"18th December 2025
Editor
New Licence Rules for Heavier Electric Vans Take Effect — What MOT Sector Needs to Know
From 10 June 2025, major changes to driving licence entitlements for zero-emission vans have come into force, designed to make it easier for businesses and drivers to adopt electric fleets....Garage News
11th June 2025
Editor
MOT Testing Magazine’s 100th Issue
MOT Testing Magazine’s 100th issue is in production at the moment and will be posted out to subscribers in the week commencing 11th February 2019. We thank all our subscribers...MOT Industry Blogs
4th February 2019
Staff writer
MOT price cutting and fee discounting
We recently received this letter from a reader of the magazine – unfortunately too late for publication in the February ’15 edition, but we will include it in the May...MOT Industry
3rd February 2015
Jim Punter Editor
Stolen Vehicle Report
I thought it would be good to follow up on the vehicle security, since there has been quite a bit of news recently on car thefts, in particular a piece...MOT Industry Blogs
23rd November 2014
Staff writer
Diesel Particulate Filter Removal, and the MOT
Diesel particulate filters – and the MOT [Please note that MOT Test regulations have changed since this article was first posted – see below for revised regulations] In late September,...MOT Industry
11th October 2013
Jim Punter Editor
Brake Imbalance Debacle?
As Testers know, Special Notice 3 0 2013 took effect on 26th June this year. It mandated a new way of measuring and recording brake imbalance by using either ‘lock-up’...MOT Industry
5th July 2013
Jim Punter Editor
EU want MOT and repairs separated…
Last summer the EU Commission, just a year after their last load of MOT revisions issued a proposed new ‘Regulation’ about MOT Testing. Within their proposals were some good ideas...MOT Industry
9th April 2013
Jim Punter Editor
Key Security Systems
Transponders have been around for some time on vehicles, in 1994 Ford Motor company started to fit transponders to Fiestas, Transits, Mondeos and other models. The system was called PATS...MOT Industry Blogs
4th December 2012
Staff writer
MOT Fee Discounting
Over last Saturday’s leisurely breakfast, I was reading the motoring section of the Weekend Telegraph and was intrigued by a column’s headline ‘STEERING YOU THROUGH THE TRIALS OF THE MOT’....MOT Industry
16th October 2012
Staff writer
MOT Test Lanes, Equipment and the possibility of becoming a VTS
MOT test lanes come in various shapes and sizes, which all change according to the dimensions of the garage and the class of vehicle/s the Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) intends...MOT Equipment
7th September 2012
Dave
Repair vs remanufacture – what’s the difference?
Do you know the distinction between a repaired part and a remanufactured part? Is reconditioned any better than refurbished? At every level throughout the aftermarket there seems to be confusion...Diesel Engines
4th September 2012
Staff writer
Born-again bikers
About 15 years ago the police identified an increasing risk on the roads from affluent middle-aged men attempting to recapture their lost youth by riding powerful motorbikes. I was one...MOT Industry Blogs
16th August 2012
Staff writer
