Not anymore! DVSA site visits are no longer needed in some instances.
If your MOT testing station has a solid track record with the DVSA, you might be offered a VTS Self-Assessment instead of a physical site visit. That means no phone interviews or inspectors arriving on-site. Instead, the AEDM (Authorised Examiner Designated Manager) will receive a form by email to complete and return within 14 days. It’s a great incentive to stay compliant – and a much less disruptive process!