If you don’t complete your MOT annual tester training by the 31st of March, you risk facing penalties from the DVSA. Your site could be flagged as needing improvement, and you may even be suspended from MOT testing until the training is completed and recorded. It’s essential to finish it early to avoid last-minute stress and potential […] (Read More)

The MOT Guide states that MOT Testing Station Quality Control (QC) checks: “should be carried out by a person who holds a Level 2 qualification in MOT Testing or equivalent for the appropriate class and comply with the requirements for annual training and assessments. They may be designated from the list of testers at the […] (Read More)

To record an MOT Testing Station Quality Control (QC) check, a VT29 should be completed with notes and comments regarding what the QC saw/discussed with the tester. There should also be a direct reference to the Test Quality Information (TQI) report and/or the Test Log (TL) report on every check. (Read More)

In relation to how often the MOT Testing Station Quality Control (QC) checks should be carried out, the MOT Guide states: The frequency of checks may typically be expected to be 1 per tester every 2 months. However, this is based on the average garage throughput of 2 to 3 tests per day for experienced […] (Read More)

Mistakes can be corrected but the MOT Tester must follow the guidance laid down by the DVSA in The MOT Guide Section H.  Unjustified changes could constitute fraud, dishonesty or gross negligence in the MOT testing process and you can be given 500 points which means cessation. (Read More)

No – you must not record a pass or fail MOT test result unless you have personally taken an active part in the examination of the vehicle.  If you do it would come under constitute fraud, dishonesty or gross negligence in the MOT testing process and you can be given 500 points which means cessation. (Read More)

No – all equipment must be calibrated in accordance with the DVSA’s requirements and failure to do so will prevent the testing of any vehicle that requires the use of that item of test equipment. (Read More)

Print the Special Notice and ask testers to sign that they have read and more importantly, understood the content. Where appropriate, discuss with the Special Notice with the MOT Testing team and talk about how they are going to implement it. (Read More)

You need to make a manual record that shows the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading.  Be sure to include the following information in the record and keep it for 3 months:   test station number tester’s name date and time test number vehicle type vehicle registration number […] (Read More)

Failing to notify the DVSA of changes, meaning that the information they hold about your company is incorrect, could result in a 500 point penalty – enough for a temporary cessation from testing! (Read More)

If the company is continuing to operate under the same company number and registration, you can continue to operate as an MOT Testing centre but you MUST notify the DVSA of the changes using the  VT01 form. (Read More)

Yes – the DVSA must be notified of any convictions relating to MOT Testers as per the guidance in the MOT Testing Guide: Appendix 7 convictions and repute.  Details should be emailed to MOTadministration@dvsa.gov.uk (Read More)

To conduct a quality assurance check, either closely observe a full MOT test being carried out or re-check a vehicle just before the MOT tester signs off. Whilst making your observations you should make notes on the VT29 and then discuss these notes with the tester at the end. Agree any actions that may be […] (Read More)

Any qualified MOT tester can carry out a Quality Control check. (Read More)

Have a procedure and keep good records to reassure the DVSA that you are doing Quality Control (QC) checks correctly. Use the second page of the VT29 document, this has all the details of the MOT tester and who the tester is printed at the top of the page. There is a large blank space […] (Read More)

Whilst it is no longer a requirement to record Quality Control (QC) checks on the MOT system a DVSA Inspector will want to see evidence of the QC checks that have been conducted. The best paperwork for this is the second page of the VT29, it contains all the test information and has a large […] (Read More)

VTSs now use many different approaches for quality management at their sites. For example, some AEs now use third parties and software to advise them. Whatever a site uses there needs to be evidence of what they have done to put in place the necessary adequate systems for the management of the quality of testing […] (Read More)

The frequency you should carry out a Quality Control (QC) check is (typically) expected to be ONE per tester every TWO months. However, this is based on the average garage throughput of 2-3 tests per day for experienced testers. So, frequency should be varied to reflect the volume of tests done or any other special […] (Read More)

An MOT Consultant is an external DVSA approved resource that can provide their experience and guidance to help your business remain compliant with all DVSA requirements and updates. They can also take on the role of an AEC and, for example, will check test quality information, test logs, tester annual assessment certificates and site review […] (Read More)

If you fail to log off an MOT test, it’s possible that the MOT Tester and/or the MOT Testing Station could lose their MOT Testing license. (Read More)

The guidance is Appendix 8, Section 5f of the MOT Guide (Read More)

To ensure you comply with the MOT Guide you must abort the MOT test and start again, carrying out the full examination again.  Don’t be tempted to finish the test! (Read More)

Datum is Latin and means “something given”; the datum line is a marked point or base of reference for measurement. When it comes to MOT testing, the datum line is referenced in conjunction with headlamp testing equipment. New MOT Centres must have DVSA approved headlamp testing equipment. There must be a datum line (or lines) […] (Read More)

No – To meet the requirements for the MOT test, there must be 11mm between the first two letters and the numbers, and 33mm between the numbers and the last 3 letters. (Read More)

No – all Number Plates must be produced using the Charles Wright font or they will fail the MOT test. (Read More)