by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance, MOT Manager, MOT Tester
Ghost MOT fraud prevention has never been more urgent. MOT testing stations across the UK are facing a threat that goes beyond the familiar problem of rogue testers issuing fraudulent certificates from within a garage. Recent reports, including coverage by the BBC and... 
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance, MOT Manager, MOT Tester
The new MOT annual training year is here, and if you are a qualified MOT tester, now is the time to get organised. The MOT Annual Training 2026/27 year runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and every tester must complete their training and pass the annual... 
by Karena Hill | MOT Manager, MOT Compliance
Spring Clean Your MOT Station: Tidy Bay, Up-to-Date Signage and Compliance Spring is the perfect time to step back, take stock, and give your MOT testing station the spruce up it deserves. Beyond the usual tidying up, a thorough MOT station spring clean is a brilliant... 
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance, MOT Manager, MOT Tester
If there’s one area where we’re consistently seeing corners being cut across MOT testing stations, it’s re-tests. Not because testers don’t know better (most do), but because the pressure of a busy workshop can make a re-test feel like a formality rather than the... 
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance, MOT Manager, MOT Tester
If you’re working through the MOT tester application 2026, or you manage a testing station and help candidates through the process, there are some important changes you need to know about. The IMI and DVSA have updated the application requirements, and... 