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MOT Changes Are Coming – But 2026 Looks More Like a Preparation Year Than a Revolution

If you’ve been keeping an eye on MOT rumours over the last few years, you’ll know there has been no shortage of talk about major changes to the testing system. At one point, there were serious discussions about pushing the first MOT back from three years to four, while industry speculation around EV testing, dieselContinue reading “MOT Changes Are Coming – But 2026 Looks More Like a Preparation Year Than a Revolution”

DVSA Convicts Bristol Testers in Major “Ghost MOT” Fraud Case

The DVSA has successfully prosecuted two individuals involved in a large-scale “ghost MOT” operation, highlighting ongoing concerns around fraudulent testing and its impact on road safety. What happened? The case centred on a Bristol-based MOT testing site, where an authorised tester and an accomplice issued MOT certificates for vehicles that were never physically inspected. InvestigatorsContinue reading “DVSA Convicts Bristol Testers in Major “Ghost MOT” Fraud Case”

EVs and Hybrids in the MOT Bay: A Safety-First Workflow for Class 4 Testers

EVs and hybrids are now frequent enough that “winging it” in the MOT bay creates avoidable safety and compliance risk, Testers need to standardise the ignition-state control, key control, and high‑voltage visual checks before you touch the test routine. Why the workflow matters now The electrified parc is growing quickly: as at September 2025 thereContinue reading “EVs and Hybrids in the MOT Bay: A Safety-First Workflow for Class 4 Testers”

A Growing Concern for the MOT Sector

1.5 Million Unroadworthy Cars Driving with Expired MOTs An estimated 1.5 million vehicles currently being driven on UK roads without a valid MOT would likely fail the test if inspected today, according to analysis highlighted by Tyrepress. The figures point to a growing compliance issue that many MOT testers say they are already seeing first-handContinue reading “A Growing Concern for the MOT Sector”

DVSA Update – New Mandatory Jacking Equipment

An update from the DVSA about new mandatory jacking equipment specifications for Class 4 MOT testing stations Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency sent this bulletin at 05-03-2026 09:17 AM GMT Important message about new mandatory jacking equipment specifications for Class 4 MOT testing stations We wrote to you last October about Special Notice 04-25,Continue reading “DVSA Update – New Mandatory Jacking Equipment”

The DVSA MOT Site Assessment: What Inspectors Are Really Looking For

For most MOT garages, a DVSA site assessment can feel a little daunting – especially when the visit is unannounced. However, understanding what the examiner is actually looking for can make the process far less stressful. A DVSA site review is essentially a compliance check. The examiner wants to confirm that your MOT testing stationContinue reading “The DVSA MOT Site Assessment: What Inspectors Are Really Looking For”

Beverley Appointed New DVSA Chief Executive

Beverley Warmington has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). She will take up the role on 5 January 2026, succeeding Loveday Ryder, who has led the agency since January 2021. Warmington brings nearly 20 years of experience in public service, with a strong background in leadingContinue reading “Beverley Appointed New DVSA Chief Executive”

High Intensity Headlights – Some Glaring Statistics!

Recently in the news the BBC highlighted the issue of the glare from LED, laser light and bi-xenon sourced headlights on modern cars. This isn’t new. For some years now people have been put off driving at night due to the blinding intensity of those modern headlamp systems. And the problem is made worse byContinue reading “High Intensity Headlights – Some Glaring Statistics!”

MOT Test of Registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number* (VIN) | What is checked

Identification of the vehicle (0) MOT Test of registration plates (number plate) A registration plate is required on the front and rear of most vehicles, unless they are unregistered, foreign, diplomatic or military. The MOT test includes a detailed inspection of the plates, their characters, and their conformity to regulations based on the age ofContinue reading “MOT Test of Registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number* (VIN) | What is checked”

UK Motorists Delaying Tyre Replacement Until MOT: What Garage Owners Need to Know

Tyre safety, MOT failure reasons, and how garages can tackle tyre neglect. A Growing Trend: Drivers Waiting for the MOT Before Addressing Tyres Across the UK, tyre neglect remains one of the most persistent issues encountered by MOT stations and independent garages. Research consistently shows that a large percentage of drivers only replace their tyresContinue reading “UK Motorists Delaying Tyre Replacement Until MOT: What Garage Owners Need to Know”