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Check the MOT history of a vehicle from 2005 onwards, including if it passed or failed, its mileage and why it failed, download MOT test certificate
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Check how to get an annual test (MOT) for a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or public service vehicle (PSV) - how to book the test, prepare the vehicle and documents and the test result.
Find a test centre and book an MOT (annual test) for a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), public service vehicle (PSV) or trailer in England, Scotland and Wales
Vehicles which must have the annual test - buses, coaches, lorries and trailers, booking and fees.
You must declare if an HGV is exempt from needing a tachograph when you take it for its annual test (MOT).
If your HGV vehicle is an exempt goods vehicle weighing more than 3,500kg or a public service vehicle you will need to use this form.
Apply for an HGV test if it was previously exempt from being tested, or if it's not registered with DVLA and was made more than 25 years ago.
Fill in this form to declare that a vehicle used for carrying dangerous goods or hazardous substances is safe to have an MOT or other vehicle test.
You can appeal an HGV or trailer MOT (annual test) decision if you think it's wrong.
Set up a pre-funded account where you deposit money to pay the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for vehicle tests and other services.
You must declare if a public service vehicle (PSV) is exempt from needing a tachograph when you take it for its annual test (MOT).
Apply for a trailer over 3,500kg first used before 29 October 2012 to have its first MOT (annual test).
Apply to change your authorised testing facility (ATF) details, including your site manager, operating hours or vehicle classes, or make physical site changes.
You can appeal a public service vehicle (PSV) annual test (MOT) decision if you think it's wrong.
Cancel vehicle testing reservations periods with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for your authorised testing facility (ATF).
You must declare if a public service vehicle (PSV) is exempt from needing a speed limiter when you take it for its annual test (MOT).
You must declare if an HGV is exempt from needing a speed limiter when you take it for its MOT (annual test).
You need to get a pre-funded account for each authorised testing facility (ATF) that hosts annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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