Absolutely! The MOT industry changes faster than a DVSA update email lands in your inbox. From new vehicle tech to updated testing criteria, there’s always something to keep on top of. A trained/qualified MOT Site Manager stays ahead of those changes and helps your whole team adapt without disruption. They know how to lead, how to mentor testers, and how to spot potential issues before they become DVSA problems. It’s not just about compliance, it’s about confidence. When your MOT Site Manager is properly trained, your whole operation runs smoother, your testers feel supported, and your customers trust you more. Simply put: investing in training isn’t a cost – it’s an upgrade to your business. (Read More)

Think of a qualified MOT Site Manager as the conductor of your workshop orchestra. Without one, things can quickly slide into chaos – double-booked appointments, delayed tests, missed calibration dates, and stressed-out staff. With a qualified MOT Site Manager in place, everything runs like a well-oiled machine. Bookings are balanced, workflows make sense, testers know what’s expected, and any hiccups get sorted before they snowball. That means fewer headaches, fewer comebacks, and a smoother day for everyone, including your customers. You can spend more time doing what you do best: testing cars, fixing faults, and keeping the wheels turning (literally). (Read More)

We get asked this one a lot, especially by smaller garages. On paper, it might look like a qualified MOT Site Manager just handles admin and compliance – things you could probably juggle yourself between tests, right? In reality, a qualified Site Manager doesn’t just shuffle paperwork. They’re the glue that holds your testing station together. They make sure your records, quality checks, and calibration logs are watertight so that when the DVSA walks in (and they will), you’re not panicking! They keep your testers sharp, your equipment spot-on, and your customers happy. In short, they protect your licence, your reputation, and your sanity. So yes, technically you could manage without one, but why take the risk when the cost of getting it wrong can shut your site down? (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 testers – so should be varied to reflect the volume of tests done or any other special circumstances – such as the experience of testers. For example, if a tester is inexperienced or doing twice the average of 2 to 3 tests per day you should consider increasing the checks to once a month. We would strongly recommend carrying QC checks for all testers on a monthly basis. (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)

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)