by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance, MOT Tester
In April 2023 the DVSA issued Special Notice 02-23 – Changes to Annual Training. This Notice explained that the minimum amount of training required has now been reduced from 3 hours of MOT tester training each year and 16 hours in a rolling 5 year period, to a...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
Annual MOT Tester training – whilst it’s our favourite topic, we appreciate that it’s the part of being an MOT tester that doesn’t exactly spark joy for most, but it’s a must! So here’s our guide to help make it less of a chore and ensure that you ace it with ease! ...
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance
One of the biggest issues that we find on site visits is that quality checks are not being done frequently enough (or sometimes at all). When they are done, it’s often seen just as a tick box exercise, rather than an opportunity to check the standards of work (which...
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance
Are you nailing the must-know practices for MOT Testing compliance? We all know that there are things we ‘should’ be doing when carrying out an MOT Test but are you sure that you are doing them? Here’s some questions to help you identify where things might need...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
As we’re sure you’ll be aware, diesel emissions are very much in the limelight at the moment. The DVSA recently issued Special Notice 02-24, issued 2 April 2024, which covers diesel emission check changes (how testers carry out their checks). The DVSA Special Notice...
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance
Have you checked if the data held by the DVSA about your organisation and your team is up to date recently? From the stories I’ve been hearing, it would appear that many MOT Site Managers/AEDMs don’t realise that they need to share some very important information with...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester, MOT Compliance
It’s March, which means that it’s time for the new registration plate. We love it as it’s a great way to keep the grandkids entertained on the motorway with a game of ‘who can spot the most new cars?”, whilst they frantically look for all ‘24’ plate cars! And then...
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance
We’re sure you’ll have noticed (pun intended!) the recent Special Notices dealt with some changes for your MOT noticeboard. Here’s what the MOT Guide currently says: A noticeboard with a protective transparent covering must be positioned inside the vehicle testing...
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance
As we go around the country visiting MOT stations we’re often struck by the amount of time and effort put into ensuring MOT viewing area compliance, especially as this MOT requirement seem to be rarely used. These viewing areas range from the very elaborate with all...
by Karena Hill | MOT Compliance
Did you ever forget to log off your MOT after you’ve completed it? We’ve all been there…the phone rings, a customer comes to collect a car, or we’re rushing from job to job and it just slips our mind. But hey, it’s not a major issue is it?! The simple answer is...
