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One in Five MOT Tests Are Overdue, New DVSA Data Reveals
New Freedom of Information (FOI) data obtained by vehicle retailer cinch has revealed that more than one in five MOT tests carried out in recent years involved vehicles whose MOT certificates had already expired. According to data supplied by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), 25,805,342 MOT tests conducted between 2023 and 2025 wereContinue reading "One in Five MOT Tests Are Overdue, New DVSA Data Reveals"7th August 2026
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DVSA begins national rollout of MOT vehicle photos to tackle fraud
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is taking another significant step in its fight against MOT fraud, with the national rollout of its ‘Photos at Test’ feature beginning on...MOT Trade News
27th July 2026
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IGA Demands MOT Fee Increase in Four Key Requests to Government
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has outlined four key priorities it wants the new UK Government to address, with an urgent review of the MOT fee sitting firmly at the...MOT Trade News
27th July 2026
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Garage mechanic pleads guilty to MOT fraud after car involved in fatal crash killed three
A South Wales garage mechanic has pleaded guilty to fraud after falsely issuing an MOT certificate for a vehicle that was later involved in a fatal collision which claimed the...MOT Trade News
22nd July 2026
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DVSA Annual Report 2025/26: What 42.5 Million MOT Tests Mean for UK Garages
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2025/26, providing an overview of its performance during the last financial year and outlining how...MOT Trade News
22nd July 2026
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Government Drops Planned eVED Mileage Checks for Newer EVs and PHEVs
The Government has abandoned plans to make newer electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids undergo separate annual mileage inspections before their first MOT as part of the forthcoming electric Vehicle Excise...MOT Trade News
22nd July 2026
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1.4 Million MOT Failures Linked to Number Plates as DVSA Data Reveals Biggest Causes
New DVSA data has revealed that number plates continue to catch out hundreds of thousands of motorists every year, with around 1.4 million MOT failures linked to registration plate defects...MOT Trade News
22nd July 2026
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MOT Tester fails his own road test!
Garage MOT Tester handed an 18-month ban after drunken e-scooter tumble There are MOT failures…and then there’s this. An Ashington MOT tester, whose day job involves deciding whether the rest...MOT Trade News
8th July 2026
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Perth Sheriff Court Dismisses Claim Against MOT Garage After Timing Belt Failure During Test
A Scottish court has dismissed a claim against an MOT testing station after a vehicle suffered catastrophic engine damage when its timing belt failed during an MOT emissions test. The...MOT Trade News
1st July 2026
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DVSA reveals latest MOT developments – here’s what garages and testers need to know
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published a new update outlining the work currently taking place to improve and modernise the MOT service. While there are no immediate...MOT Trade News
1st July 2026
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Pressure Mounts on Government to Increase MOT Fee as IGA Warns Testing Network is Under Threat
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has intensified calls for the Government and the DVSA to review the UK’s frozen MOT fee, warning that the long-standing £54.85 cap is putting the...MOT Trade News
1st July 2026
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MOT Testers Raise Concerns Over Latest DVSA Testing Service Changes
MOT testers across the UK are reporting frustration following recent changes to the DVSA’s MOT testing service, with many claiming the updates have made some routine tasks more time-consuming during...MOT Trade News
25th June 2026
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MOT Expert Celebrates 11 Years of Supporting the UK MOT Industry
One of the UK’s best-known MOT training and compliance providers, MOT Expert, is celebrating its 11th anniversary, marking more than a decade of helping garages, technicians and MOT testers across...MOT Trade News
25th June 2026
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