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.

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Part of Get an annual test (MOT) for a lorry, bus or trailer: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check when your test is due and get reminders

    1. Check when your annual test is due
    2. Get reminders by email or text message

  2. Step 2 Book the test

    1. Find your nearest test centre and book your test

    The cost will vary depending on where you take the test.

    1. Check the fees for heavy goods vehicles or trailers
    2. Check the fees for public service vehicles

    Fill in an application form before you book your test if it's the first time it's been tested and it's:

  3. Step 3 Prepare your vehicle

    1. Check your vehicle’s headlamp aim
    2. Check the brakes if it's a heavy goods vehicle
    3. Check what to do if your vehicle carries dangerous goods

    You can get your vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic to prepare for the test. They should be using the test standards in the:

  4. and Prepare the documents you need

    1. Check what documents you need to take with you

    You need to bring extra documents if your vehicle is used to carry dangerous goods, or if it's exempt from having a tachograph or speed limiter.

  5. Step 4 Take your vehicle to the test

    1. Find out what happens at the test centre

    At the end of the test, you'll be told if your vehicle has passed or failed.