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
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 Compliance
If you want to ensure that your MOT testing station remains compliant and is operating as smoothly as possible, it’s essential that you fully prepare for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) site review. Remember that these can happen at any time and may...
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 Compliance, MOT Manager
What Topics Are Covered in the MOT Manager Course? If you’re looking to take the next step in your career at an MOT testing station, becoming an MOT Manager might be the perfect move. But what exactly does the MOT Manager course cover, and how can it help you run a...
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...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
Whether you’re a newly qualified MOT Tester or returning to MOT Testing after the break, booking your DVSA MOT Demonstration Test is a crucial step in your journey to becoming an authorised MOT tester. The process ensures that you can competently assess vehicles...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
When it comes to joining the MOT testing world you might be wondering: “Can I be an MOT Tester without being a mechanic?” It’s a fair question and one that’s worth exploring. After all, not everyone with a passion for cars has years of being a mechanic...
by Karena Hill | MOT Tester
How Much Annual Training Does an MOT Tester Need to Do? If you’re a qualified MOT tester, you already know that MOT training is a key part of staying compliant with the DVSA’s standards. But how much annual training do you need to do to maintain your role as an MOT...
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 control 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...
