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  • Replace a lost or damaged MOT centre authorisation certificate

    Get an MOT centre authorisation certificate (VT9) for your MOT centre's noticeboard if you've lost or damaged the original.

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  • Report an MOT tester

    Find out if you can report an MOT tester or centre for fraud, how to report them (including without giving your name), and what will happen next.

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  • Car parts checked at an MOT

    A guide about the main things that will be checked when you take your car for an MOT test.

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  • MOT tester annual assessment: sample questions

    Examples of the types of questions you'll be asked when you take the MOT tester annual assessment.

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  • MOT test quality information: guidance for MOT testers and managers

    What information MOT testers and managers should regularly check to make sure there are no problems with test quality.

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  • MOT test failure notice: samples

    Samples of MOT test failure notices that can be given to you when your vehicle fails the test.

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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.

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  • MOT tester annual training topics

    Check the list of topics that MOT testers need to have MOT training records for from April 2019 to March 2024.

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  • Vehicle exhaust emission standards

    The procedure testers will follow to check vehicle exhaust emissions during the MOT test, and vehicle examiners follow to check emissions at the roadside.

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  • MOT test fees and appeals poster for MOT centres

    MOT centres must display this poster about MOT test fees and the retest and appeals process.

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  • MOT inspection checklist: cars and passengers vehicles

    A checklist for MOT testers showing the items that need to be inspected during an MOT test for a car or passenger vehicle.

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  • MOT inspection checklist: motorcycles

    List of items that MOT testers must check during a motorcycle MOT test.

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  • Diesel smoke test poster for MOT garages

    MOT centres can display this poster about the MOT diesel smoke test if they want to.

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  • MOT testing service: IT specification

    Details of the IT equipment, internet connection and printer MOT garages need to use the MOT testing service.

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  • MOT special notice 04-22: changes to MOT demonstration tests

    From 5 September 2022, you can fill in an online form to book an MOT demonstration test.

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  • Book an MOT tester demonstration test

    Book an MOT tester demonstration test when you’ve got your level 2 MOT testing certificate or if you're returning to testing after a break, lapse or suspension.

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  • Motorcycle parts checked at an MOT

    The main things that will be checked when you take your motorcycle for an MOT test.

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  • Carry out MOT contingency testing

    How to record MOT test results when the MOT testing service isn't working, and where to get the contingency codes and certificates you need.

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  • MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles

    Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.

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  • MOT test pass certificate: samples

    Samples of MOT test certificates that can be given to you when your vehicle passes the test.

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