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”
A motorist who ended up facing financial penalties of around £800 after being caught driving without a valid MOT has sparked debate online after claiming the outcome was “because I’m a girl.” The incident has attracted widespread attention on social media after the driver suggested her gender played a role in the enforcement action. However,Continue reading “Woman Claims £800 MOT Penalty Was ‘Because I’m a Girl’ After Driving Without a Valid MOT”
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 lives of three young people. Neil Lewis, 47, from Ely in Cardiff, admitted fraud by false representation at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court after investigators found heContinue reading “Garage mechanic pleads guilty to MOT fraud after car involved in fatal crash killed three”
Volkswagen’s decision to end production of the diesel-powered Golf marks the end of one of the automotive industry’s most recognisable chapters. After five decades, one of Europe’s best-selling diesel models is disappearing from the new car market, reflecting a much broader shift taking place across the UK vehicle parc. For motorists, it’s another sign ofContinue reading “Volkswagen Ends Diesel Golf Production”
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 future of the nation’s MOT testing network at risk. The maximum fee for a Class 4 MOT test has remained at £54.85 since April 2010.Continue reading “Pressure Mounts on Government to Increase MOT Fee as IGA Warns Testing Network is Under Threat”
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”
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 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”
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”
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”
