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Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.
How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.
Rates of vehicle tax for all types of vehicle.
A guide on taxing your vehicle in the disabled tax class.
A checklist for MOT testers showing the items that need to be inspected during an MOT test for a car or passenger vehicle.
Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Lists the main taxation classes and eligible vehicles classed for tax purposes, according to their construction and use.
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.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Changes to which browser versions the MOT testing service supports, and information on using a roller brake tester for applied parking brake tests.
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.
The certificate of conformity ensures the free movement of goods and must be supplied to the buyer of a new vehicle when the vehicle is delivered.
Information on registration numbers and number plates.
Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).
List of items that MOT testers must check during a motorcycle MOT test.
Guidance on the required internal features for motor caravans.
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