tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)2026-08-11T17:19:34+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide/c-designated-councils-taxis-and-private-hire-vehicles2026-08-11T17:19:34+01:00C. Designated councils, taxis and private hire vehiclesMOT testing by local authorities (designated councils), which taxis and private hire vehicles do not need an MOT certificate.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide2026-08-11T17:19:34+01:00MOT testing guide for test stationsHow the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/manage-your-driver-cpc-training-centre-and-courses2026-08-07T13:03:42+01:00Manage your Driver CPC training centre and coursesAdd or change your planned Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training courses, manage your training centre details and add new trainers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/get-approved-to-provide-dangerous-goods-adr-driver-training2026-08-07T12:40:33+01:00Get approved to provide dangerous goods (ADR) driver trainingHow to set up initial and refresher training courses for ADR drivers including what you need, how much it costs and how to apply. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide/b-authorised-examiners2026-08-04T15:13:02+01:00B. Authorised examinersHow to become an authorised examiner, what training you'll need, why your authorisation might cease, the facilities, equipment and security you need to carry out MOT tests, your responsibilities as a tester.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide/appendix-2-facilities-and-security2026-08-04T15:13:02+01:00Appendix 2: Facilities and securityThe facilities and security needed to carry out MOT testing, signs and notices, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment, documentation, IT and associated equipment, the MOT security code.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide/m-system-rules-and-user-roles2026-08-04T15:13:02+01:00M. System rules and user rolesMOT testing service user roles, what they can do, what their responsibilities are, which roles are mandatory, authorised examiner's responsibility for security of the MOT testing service.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide/d-requirements-for-authorisation2026-08-04T15:13:02+01:00D. Requirements for authorisationWho is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehi…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide/abbreviations-and-definitions2026-08-04T15:13:02+01:00Abbreviations and definitionsAbbreviations and definitionstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/testing-advice-for-specific-vehicles-guidance-for-mot-testers2026-08-04T00:01:10+01:00Testing advice for specific vehicles: guidance for MOT testersWhat MOT testers need to know about how to test certain makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/find-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser2026-07-29T10:11:17+01:00Find a dangerous goods safety adviserFind contact details for dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSA) that can help you transport dangerous goods safely. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-special-notice-04-26-national-rollout-of-photos-at-test2026-07-29T07:00:07+01:00MOT special notice 04-26: national rollout of photos at testA new feature is being rolled out on the MOT testing service from 3 August 2026, allowing testers to take and upload a photo of the vehicle being tested.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/report-driving-test-resellers-cancellation-finders-or-booking-services2026-07-24T15:15:46+01:00Report driving test resellers, cancellation finders or booking servicesReport when someone tries to sell car driving test appointments, search the driving test booking service using bots, or use someone’s details to book a test.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices2026-07-24T15:15:30+01:00DVSA privacy noticesPrivacy notices for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) activities and services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/iva-manual-for-vehicle-categories-m2-and-m32026-07-20T09:53:10+01:00Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection manual: buses and coachesHow buses and coaches are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/book-a-dangerous-goods-safety-adviser-exam2026-07-16T15:32:43+01:00Book a dangerous goods safety adviser examHow to apply to book and take an exam if you want to become a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA) or renew your DGSA certificate.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/public-service-vehicle-fees2026-07-15T10:13:33+01:00Vehicle test and certificate costs: buses and coachesFees and test lengths for public service vehicle (PSV) MOTs, prohibition removals, low emission tests and notifiable alterations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/heavy-goods-vehicle-fees2026-07-15T09:53:40+01:00Vehicle test and certificate costs: HGVs and trailersFees and test lengths for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer MOTs, prohibition clearances, dangerous goods (ADR) tests, TIR tests and low emission tests.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dvsa-earned-recognition-authorised-audit-providers2026-07-15T07:47:05+01:00Find a DVSA earned recognition auditorFind contact details for approved auditors to carry out system and process audits on your vehicle operator business so you can join DVSA earned recognition.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/run-a-drink-drive-rehabilitation-course2026-07-09T13:51:15+01:00Run a drink-drive rehabilitation courseHow to run and manage a drink-drive rehabilitation course, including making bookings, ID checks and issuing certificates.