tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2026-05-13T00:01:06+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-special-notice-01-26-zero-emission-goods-vehicles-between-3501kg-and-4250kg-becoming-class-7-vehicles2026-05-13T00:01:06+01:00MOT special notice 01-26: zero emission goods vehicles between 3,501kg and 4,250kg becoming class 7 vehiclesFrom 1 June 2026, zero emission goods vehicles between 3,501kg and 4,250kg will become class 7 vehicles and will need to have a class 7 MOT test. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/tyre-defects-and-damage-hgvs-buses-and-trailers2026-04-28T09:03:52+01:00Tyre defects and damage: HGVs, buses and trailersExamples of how tyre defects and damage on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and trailers will be dealt with at roadside inspections and MOTs (annual tests).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles2026-04-01T07:06:00+01:00MOT inspection manual: motorcyclesInspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles2026-04-01T07:03:29+01:00MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehiclesInspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mot-testing-guide2026-04-01T06:58:02+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:/government/publications/mot-tester-annual-training-topics2026-04-01T00:00:03+01:00MOT tester training: check the topics your records need to coverCheck the list of topics that MOT testers need to have MOT training records for from May 2021 to March 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/become-an-mot-training-provider2026-04-01T00:00:03+01:00Provide MOT training coursesHow to provide MOT tester and manager qualification courses, and MOT tester annual training courses – including the topics the training must cover.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-tester-annual-assessment-sample-questions2026-04-01T00:00:02+01:00MOT tester annual assessment: training topics and sample questionsA list of topics and examples of the types of questions you'll be asked when you take the MOT tester annual assessment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/testing-advice-for-specific-vehicles-guidance-for-mot-testers2026-03-11T10:36:46+00:00Testing 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/historic-classic-vehicles-mot-exemption-criteria2026-03-10T09:07:49+00:00Historic (classic) vehicles: MOT exemption criteriaCheck if a historic vehicle qualifies for an MOT exemption due to its age.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/hgv-inspection-manual2026-02-19T09:30:03+00:00MOT inspection manual: HGVsInspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/psv-inspection-manual2026-02-19T09:30:03+00:00MOT inspection manual: public service vehicles (PSVs)Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/dangerous-goods-vehicles-get-an-mot-and-adr-test2026-01-21T09:07:01+00:00Dangerous goods vehicles: get an MOT and ADR testHow to find an MOT centre to test your dangerous goods vehicle, declare it’s safe to be tested, and what to bring to the test.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-special-notice-05-25-mot-role-restrictions-following-a-cessation2025-12-19T00:01:03+00:00MOT special notice 05-25: MOT role restrictions following a cessationFrom 9 January 2026, MOT testers and authorised examiner principals will not be able to hold any MOT roles following a 2 or 5 year cessation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-tester-eligibility-acceptable-qualifications2025-10-23T20:35:54+01:00MOT tester eligibility: acceptable qualificationsQualifications or accreditations that are accepted if you want to qualify to become an MOT tester for cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-special-notice-04-25-changes-to-jacking-equipment-specifications-for-class-4-mot-test-bays-from-1-april-20262025-10-03T00:01:00+01:00MOT special notice 04-25: changes to jacking equipment specifications for class 4 MOT test bays from 1 April 2026DVSA is introducing new jacking equipment specifications for class 4 MOT test centres from 1 April 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/manage-your-dvsa-vehicle-testing-pre-funded-account2025-09-26T00:00:00+01:00Manage your DVSA vehicle testing pre-funded accountCheck the balance of your pre-funded account, top it up, and view your invoices.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/manage-testing-at-your-vehicle-testing-facility2025-09-26T00:00:00+01:00Manage testing at your vehicle testing facilityBook, confirm, change or cancel testing events at your authorised testing facility (ATF).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-special-notice-03-25-testing-vehicles-affected-by-the-citroen-stop-drive-recall2025-08-12T01:00:00+01:00MOT special notice 03-25: testing vehicles affected by the Citroën stop drive recallHow to check if a vehicle presented for test is affected by the Citroën C3, C4, DS3, DS4 and DS5 stop drive recall, and what to do if the vehicle is affected.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mot-special-notice-01-25-changes-to-the-disciplinary-points-system2025-03-24T00:01:00+00:00MOT special notice 01-25: changes to the disciplinary points systemThe MOT testing guide is being updated on 1 April 2025 to include changes to the disciplinary points system for MOT testers.