MOT Guides
eBay Launches MOT Hub Turning DVSA Advisories Into Parts Recommendations
eBay has launched a new MOT Hub for UK motorists that uses DVSA MOT data to remind drivers about previous advisories and defects – and then helps them find replacement parts that could address them. Launched on 1 September 2026, the new service sits within eBay’s existing My Garage platform and combines a vehicle’s registrationContinue reading "eBay Launches MOT Hub Turning DVSA Advisories Into Parts Recommendations"2nd September 2026
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Government Says No Current Plans to Increase MOT Fee Despite Growing Garage Pressure
The Government has said it has “no current plans” to increase the maximum MOT test fee, despite mounting pressure from independent garages and industry bodies for the 16-year freeze on...MOT Trade News
2nd September 2026
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MOT Station Given Five-Year Ban After DVSA Finds False Calibration Certificates
An MOT testing station in Scotland has been given a five-year ban following a DVSA investigation that uncovered serious breaches involving faulty equipment, expired calibration and falsified calibration certificates. Porter’s...MOT Trade News
2nd September 2026
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IGA Calls for £95 MOT Fee as Pressure Grows for First Increase Since 2010
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for the MOT fee to rise to at least £95, dramatically stepping up industry pressure for the first increase to the Class 4...MOT Trade News
19th August 2026
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DVSA Rolls Out MOT Photos at Test Nationwide: What Garages Need to Know
The DVSA has confirmed that the national rollout of its Photos at Test feature is now underway, with thousands of MOT garages being given access to the system and every...MOT Trade News
16th August 2026
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DVSA MOT Testing Service Outage: What Garages Need to Know About Contingency Testing
MOT garages were reminded this week of the importance of knowing their contingency procedures after the DVSA MOT testing service experienced a technical problem on Tuesday 11 August 2026. According...MOT Trade News
12th August 2026
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Operator’s Licence Revoked Following 54% MOT Failure Rate
A UK haulage operator has lost its licence after a DVSA investigation uncovered an initial MOT failure rate of almost 54%, alongside significant shortcomings in vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours compliance...MOT Trade News
12th August 2026
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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...MOT Trade News
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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