Yes – if you have a criminal conviction you can still become an MOT Tester but it will depend on the offence involved and the punishment that was given. This is what the MOT Guide has to say – “The DVSA understand that certain convictions can be emotive in nature and as such DVSA will […] (Read More)

 If you’re rated red on your Tester RAG rating system, don’t go into panic mode! It doesn’t necessarily mean a visit from DVSA. What you and your Site Manager should now do is look at the situation – try to work out why your RAG has changed – look carefully at TQI and TL reports […] (Read More)

Each tester has their own RAG rating on their testing service profile. In line with GDPR, the info is for ‘their eyes only’ and unavailable to Managers. However, the standard best practice is that the testers share the information so that managers know the risk attached to their testers and can record the information. (Read More)

So you have a shiny new mobile phone, you now need to re-pair the DVSA Authenticator app to your new mobile. To pair a new app, you should follow these steps:   Sign into MTS using email authentication Go to ‘My Profile’, Click ‘Set Up Authentication App’ When prompted to enter a six digit code […] (Read More)

All MOT testers need to have completed their three hours of annual MOT Tester training training before 31st March each year. In our experience, it will help your stress levels no end if you if you complete the majority of the training before the end of January each year! (Read More)

The DVSA requires all MOT Testers to complete a minimum of three hours of training each year between 1st April and 31st March. (Read More)