Sorry to hear of your experiences with VOSA, but unfortunately that is their job, and if testers miss items which are more serious to road safety then people’s lives could be at risk.
VOSA will always tell a tester that the correct test methods are to follow the routine in the manual, take your time and assess all testable items, the older the vehicle the longer it will take, the newer the vehicle the easier the test, but that does not mean one does not have to look or skimp it. My experience has show that VOSA look at the statistics, ie how many tests a tester does in what time period, if you are continually doing FAST MOT TESTING, then your in for TARGET, and all they have to do is put a vehicle in with some slight defects and your nicked?
VOSA don’t have off days, they work relaxed, so testers should do the same, this may sound hard because money has to be made, but untimately its your license and livelhood if your loose it?
Contact a good Consultant if you get the Contemplated Withdrawel letter
Mike:)
