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UK Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine and MOT Failure
New Number Plates Arrive On 1st March Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) rules on number plates are back in the spotlight as the new ‘26’ registration plates arrive this Sunday, 1 March. While the biannual plate change is routine for the motor trade, many UK drivers remain unaware that non-compliant number plates could landContinue reading "UK Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine and MOT Failure"28th February 2026
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‘No-Fee’ Retest Items
After failure, fees for re-examination vary according to the following circumstances: If your vehicle is left with the Testing Station for repair and re-examination – NO FEE If the vehicle...MOT Information for Motorists
6th April 2012
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Prepare your car for the MOT | Simple repairs for the MOT
Prepare your car to pass the MOT! Whether or not you are a good DIY car mechanic there are some things you can do to prepare your car for the...MOT Information for Motorists
6th April 2012
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After the MOT Test
MOT Problems? This page deals with problems you might have following an MOT Test. Should your vehicle have passed and it has been failed? Should it have failed and it...MOT Information for Motorists
9th May 2012
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What is the ‘MOT’?
Introduction to the UK MOT What is the MOT? The following article gives an introduction to and explanation of the UK MOT Test. All EC states must comply with a...MOT Information for Motorists
20th May 2012
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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Information | VOSA
DVSA – Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency This article contains information about the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, previously known as VOSA. VOSA was renamed DVSA in April 2014. A...MOT Information for Motorists
20th May 2012
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European Comparisons
Comparing the internal vehicle Testing requirements between different EU states is very interesting. Both in mainland Britain and in Holland vehicle Testing and repair can be carried out at the...MOT Information for Motorists
21st May 2012
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History of the MOT Test
What is an MOT Test? The MOT is a regular examination of the condition of cars and light commercial vehicles in mainland Britain. It is required annually on all vehicles...MOT Information for Motorists
29th May 2012
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Am I better off taking my car to a council-run Testing Station?
Council-Run MOT Testing Stations Many money-saving websites suggest that motorists could save money by going to Local Council operated Testing Stations because they don’t do MOT repairs, and so have...MOT Information for Motorists
25th February 2013
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The Guide to the UK MOT Test
Motorists – you’ll find everything you need to know about the MOT Test here. Under ‘MOT Checks List’ you’ll find a complete description of all MOT Test checks. The MOT...MOT Information for Motorists
1st January 2018
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MOT Test Classes – Description
MOT Test Classes – description A description and explanation of the current (early 2018) MOT vehicle Test classes. New MOT Test vehicle class designations are here. The vehicles subject to...MOT Information for Motorists
11th January 2018
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Covid-19 Latest: Car MOTs to be extended by 6 months
MOT Information for Motorists
25th March 2020
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MOT Test centre in Belfast converted to test centre for Covid-19
Picture: Medical staff demonstrate how they take samples at an MOT testing centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which is being used as a drive through testing location for Covid-19, as...MOT Information for Motorists
8th April 2020
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