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)

Yes you do, if you miss a non-compliant Number Plate during the MOT test you’re at risk of being given 6 disciplinary points. (Read More)