Get an MOT for a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or trailer

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Book your test

You can book an MOT for your heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or trailer at a private test centre, known as an authorised test facility (ATF).

Find your nearest ATF to get their contact details and book a test.

Book an MOT in Scotland if there’s no ATF near you

Call the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to book an MOT at a DVSA test station. You can book a test for single or multiple vehicles up to 93 days ahead.

You’ll need:

  • vehicle registration number or trailer identification number
  • vehicle make and model
  • type of heavy goods vehicle (articulated or rigid) and the number of axles
  • type and number of axles of any trailers
  • for public service vehicles (PSVs), the number of passengers it can carry
  • a debit or credit card, or prefunded account number

DVSA vehicle testing
0300 123 9000
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Find out about call charges

Cancelling or changing a booking at a DVSA test station

To cancel or change your booking, you’ll need the order reference number you were given when the original booking was made, for example 1-212101212, before you call.

You must cancel within 3 working days of a test or you’ll lose your fee. Working days are Monday to Friday except bank holidays.