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Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).
Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).
How vehicle defects found during roadside inspections or vehicle tests are categorised and what action will be taken when they're found.
Fees and test lengths for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer MOTs, prohibition clearances, dangerous goods (ADR) tests, TIR tests and low emission tests.
How to set up an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.
How to understand your brake test report including what is checked during the test, what will fail, and how to identify problems that might need repairs.
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).
How to prepare your HGV for the brake testing part of the annual test (MOT).
Fees and test lengths for public service vehicle (PSV) MOTs, prohibition removals, low emission tests and notifiable alterations.
How to prepare your heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or public service vehicle (PSV) for the headlamp aim testing part of the annual test (MOT).
A flowchart to identify whether a customer is attempting to book an ADR on a dangerous goods vehicle.
Samples of the annual test (MOT) certificates that can be given to you when your lorry, bus or trailer passes or fails the test.
How to manage an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches, including how to prepare your centre for tests, the booking process and health and safety requirements.
What checks you must do and the precautions you must take when you take a dangerous good vehicle for its annual test (MOT).
Tell the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that you cannot book a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or trailer MOT (annual test) before your MOT expires.
Rules about displaying the authorised testing facility (ATF) logo at sites which host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
This statement explains how accessible the service to report that you cannot book an HGV, bus or trailer MOT is.
When to carry out health and safety inductions for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assessors working at your site, and what to include and record.
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