by Karena Hill | MOT Tester, MOT Manager
You know how it goes, you’re already juggling three MOTs, there are two customers pacing the waiting room, and someone’s just dropped off a car for an MOT re-test that “needs to be done right now.” And then, like clockwork, someone utters those famous last words:...
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance, MOT Manager, MOT Tester
Let’s be honest, when you signed up to be an MOT Tester or run an MOT testing station, you probably didn’t imagine photography would become part of the job description, and then along comes MOT ramp photography! Over the past year, DVSA has been trialling photo...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
Thinking of becoming an MOT Tester? Fancy swapping the spanners for the inspection sheet now and then? Well, before you dive in, grab a brew and let’s talk about what it actually takes to get that shiny tester badge. Eligibility Criteria Experience Matters! ...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
It’s that time of year again, time to sharpen your pencils (or rather, boot up the laptop) and get stuck into the MOT Annual Training and Assessment and update your annual assessment records for 2025/26! Whether you’re an MOT Tester, running a test centre or...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
If you’re already a qualified MOT tester you’ll probably know that, in order to retain your MOT Tester status, you are required to complete at least three hours of training and pass an assessment by the 31st March every year. If you’re a new tester, you do...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
If you’ve always wanted to become an MOT tester but haven’t got the necessary paper qualifications, the Vehicle Technician Accredited Assessment (VTAA), also known as Light Vehicle Inspection (LVI), could be just the solution you’re looking for. Having an...