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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.
Rates of vehicle tax for all types of vehicle.
How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.
A guide on taxing your vehicle in the disabled tax class.
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).
A checklist for MOT testers showing the items that need to be inspected during an MOT test for a car or passenger vehicle.
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
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.
Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).
Lists the main taxation classes and eligible vehicles classed for tax purposes, according to their construction and use.
List of items that MOT testers must check during a motorcycle MOT test.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Guidance on the required internal features for motor caravans.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
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.
Information on registration numbers and number plates.
The way vehicle tax is calculated is different for cars that were first registered with DVLA from 1 April 2017.
Guidance for people and companies about what information DVLA will release from our records.
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