tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-02-04T11:30:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mot-fraudsters-handed-suspended-sentences-for-untested-vehicles 2026-02-04T11:30:00+00:00 MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they never tested. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-committed-to-mot-modernisation-as-consultation-concludes 2024-01-25T09:30:14+00:00 Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform for MOTs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/proposed-changes-to-make-mots-fit-for-the-future 2023-01-18T09:30:06+00:00 Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future Views sought on options to improve MOT testing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-mot-standards-improving-our-air-quality 2018-11-20T18:43:00+00:00 New MOT standards improving our air quality The number of cars failing emissions tests has more than doubled since the new MOT introduced stricter emission rules on 20 May 2018. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mot-changes-20-may-2018 2018-05-20T00:00:02+01:00 MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018 The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-mot-test-to-remain-at-3-years-to-protect-road-safety 2018-01-18T00:15:00+00:00 First MOT test to remain at 3 years to protect road safety The wait for the first MOT test on cars and motorcycles won't be extended to 4 years due to safety concerns. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-mot-reminder-service-launches-in-beta 2017-11-13T00:01:00+00:00 New MOT reminder service launches in beta A test version of a new government service has launched to remind drivers by text message and email when their MOT is due. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mot-fails-could-be-avoided-by-basic-car-maintenance 2017-02-13T00:00:00+00:00 MOT fails could be avoided by basic car maintenance New figures have revealed that carrying out basic car maintenance could avoid the main reasons cars fail their annual MOT. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-motorists-as-government-proposes-no-mot-test-for-first-4-years 2017-01-22T09:00:12+00:00 Boost for motorists as government proposes no MOT test for first 4 years New proposals unveiled which would extend the period before the first MOT test is needed from 3 to 4 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/raising-the-standard-of-mot-testing-to-improve-road-safety 2016-07-12T13:22:41+01:00 Raising the standard of MOT testing to improve road safety Plans have been revealed to improve road safety and give consumers a better service when they take their vehicle for its MOT. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-wins-top-digital-award-for-collaboration 2016-06-17T18:23:00+01:00 DVSA wins top digital award for collaboration The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won an award with Kainos for launching a digital service to record MOT results. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reasons-why-your-car-fails-an-mot 2016-01-27T10:31:00+00:00 DVSA reveals the top reasons for MOT failures in 2014 to 2015 Nearly 50% of all faults found on MOTs could be avoided by carrying out regular, simple maintenance, like replacing bulbs, wipers and tyres. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/atf-e-bulletin-issue-12-december-2015 2015-12-21T16:00:00+00:00 Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 12 The December 2015 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500th-authorised-testing-facility-opens-at-chatfields-in-county-durham 2015-07-02T15:22:00+01:00 500th authorised testing facility opens in County Durham The 500th authorised testing facility (ATF) to carry out annual tests on lorries, buses and coaches has been opened. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/atf-e-bulletin-issue-11-june-2015 2015-06-16T16:24:00+01:00 Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 11 The June 2015 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/improved-commercial-vehicle-testing-service-rollout-begins 2015-03-10T15:29:18+00:00 Improved commercial vehicle testing service rollout begins Commercial vehicle operators are set to benefit from a more modern and flexible testing service for their vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/atf-e-bulletin-issue-10-january-2015 2015-01-12T14:28:00+00:00 Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 10 The January 2015 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/consultations-on-operator-licensing-and-annual-roadworthiness-testing 2014-12-11T10:15:04+00:00 Consultations on operator licensing and annual roadworthiness testing Consultations on removing certain exemptions from operator licensing and annual roadworthiness testing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/atf-e-bulletin-issue-9-august-2014 2014-08-15T17:26:00+01:00 Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 9 The August 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lorry-bus-and-trailer-annual-test-fees-to-fall 2014-08-14T10:00:00+01:00 Lorry, bus and trailer annual test fees to fall More than 80% of annual tests for lorries, buses and trailers will cost less from 1 October 2014.