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MOT testers face suspension as training deadline nears

25 February 2020

Almost half of MOT testers have yet to undertake their annual training, with the deadline only a few weeks away, the DVSA has warned.More than… Read More

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MOT connectivity: Decelerometers next

7 November 2019

Decelerometers are the next equipment type that will need to be able to connect directly to the MOT testing service when being replaced.The DVSA is… Read More

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New MOT manager security checks to be introduced

25 October 2019

The DVSA is aiming to make security checks for MOT garage owners and managers simpler via DBS checks. From 1 November, anyone applying to be… Read More

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Rules for connected MOT equipment change

3 October 2019

MOT testing stations buying a roller brake tester must now make sure it is a model that can connect to the MOT testing service, the… Read More

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Roller brake testers – MOT connectivity keeps on rolling

12 August 2019

MOT connectivity continues to roll out, with more equipment needing to be able of linking to the MOT testing service going forward, the DVSA is… Read More

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Bristol MOT tester prosecuted for layby “tests”

19 July 2019

A Bristol MOT tester has been prosecuted after he carried out illegitimate MOTs in a Somerset layby. Paul Court-Chandler, 47 from Patchway in Bristol was… Read More

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DVSA publishes new ‘Manage your MOT centre’ guide

8 July 2019

The DVSA has published new, clearer guidance on how they want to see MOT stations run that puts all relevant information in one place. The… Read More

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And the worst MOT tester in the UK is… YOU

30 March 2019

To save money and raise efficiency, the DVSA has turned to automation. They no longer need an army of Vehicle Examiners wandering from MOT bay… Read More

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MOT Annual Training deadline looms

7 March 2019

More than 40% of MOT testers face being suspended from testing if they don’t complete their Annual Training and assessment by 31 March. DVSA figures… Read More

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Annual Exams are COMPULSORY… SO IS ANNUAL TRAINING

5 November 2018

As we all get used to the new annual exam and training process the DVSA will need to crank up their focus on our training. … Read More