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As part of their 2025 vision, DVSA are encouraging motorists to view their MOT certificate online instead of receiving a printed copy, so when should you print an MOT Certificate? By encouraging the motorist to view the certificate online DVSA believe it will:-

• save MOT testing businesses money by using less paper and printer ink or toner
• be better for the environment
• reflect the way some customers are already using MOT services

In their latest blog DVSA have outlined a number of MOT horror tales.

Special Notice 3 2023 outlines the changes required when applying to become an MOT Tester.

Do you have any shocking MOT Stories if so DVSA want to hear them .

What exactly is DVSA’s strategy and vision? On 6th July 2023 Neil Barlow, Head of Policy at DVSA outlined their strategy and vision.

The most recently conducted MOT Compliance Survey reveals a disturbing MOT Testing Standards trend.

DVSA have recently posted a useful DVSA blog update providing advice on inputting advisories, getting mileage right and the trialling of new connected camera equipment.

Changes to the MOT Inspection Manual & Testing Guide 2023 include the following: Mirrors - Subsection 3.

On the 18th January 2023 the Department of Transport launched a public consultation to look at changing the date of the first MOT test.

DVSA issued a warning today to anyone considering endangering road users by committing MOT Fraud.

Yesterday, during a cabinet meeting held to put the brakes on the cost of living, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps suggested drivers only need to take their cars for an MOT every two years.

Changes to MOT roles include changes to the AEDM and the AEP roles.

Following expiration of the exemption on 1^st August 2020, MOT testing demands has meant some customers have had to wait to get an appointment.

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1993, it is mandatory for every business to complete a risk assessment to assess the risks and take appropriate steps to control the risks identified.

Research by AAL has revealed the average annual charge back, by one manufacturer alone, amounts to over £23,000 per dealership.

A MOT security Smart card is issued to all users who have been assigned a role within MOT Testing Service (MTS).

From 1 April 2022, some MOT testers will need to provide a basic disclosure certificate (also known as a DBS check) before they can carry out a demonstration test in the presence of DVSA.