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How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.
Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations.
Who is eligible to become a tester, when applications might be refused, training and keeping up to date.
Training requirements for testers, initial MOT testing training, demonstration tests, MOT annual training for testers, keeping a training record, assessment of new and returning testers, assessment of continuing competence, …
Who 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…
What happens when shortcomings are found in MOT testing or operations, why disciplinary action may be taken against authorised examiners and testers, disciplinary points and how they're evaluated, when formal disciplinar…
Check the list of topics that MOT testers need to have MOT training records for from May 2020 to March 2025.
A list of topics and examples of the types of questions you'll be asked when you take the MOT tester annual assessment.
What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into the EU and other countries.
Apply for an HGV test if it was previously exempt from being tested, or if it's not registered with DVLA and was made more than 25 years ago.
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