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Alternative fuel vehicles: guidance for MOT testers

What MOT testers need to know about how hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles work, and what to do when inspecting these vehicles.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 29 March 2018
• Last updated: 1 May 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell systems: guidance for MOT testers

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This guide explains:

• the different types of vehicle technologies you could come across as an MOT tester
• the things you need to be aware of when inspecting these vehicles
• what steps you can take to test them safely

Published 29 March 2018

Last updated 1 May 2021 + show all updates

1. 1 May 2021

   Updated vehicle types and guidance on carrying out MOT tests.

2. 12 September 2018

   Removed information about calling DVSA for advice before carrying out an MOT on a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.

3. 29 March 2018

   First published.