Guidance

Tyre defects and damage: HGVs, buses and trailers

Examples of how tyre defects and damage on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and trailers will be dealt with at roadside inspections and MOTs (annual tests).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 9 December 2020

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Tyre defects and damage: HGVs, buses and trailers

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You can use this guide if you’re a vehicle operator or maintenance inspector to help you make consistent decisions about tyre wear, defects and damage.

It includes information about:

• tyre inspection equipment
• irregular tread wear
• sidewall abrasion
• damage

Published 9 December 2020