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    Hundreds of MOT authorisations withdrawn

    DVSA figures have shown more than 400 MOT authorisations have been withdrawn during 2025/26, highlighting ...

    DVSA figures have shown more than 400 MOT authorisations have been withdrawn during 2025/26, highlighting the importance of giving MOT management sufficient focus within increasingly busy workshops, a ...

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    Should the MOT fee cap be increased?

    The DVSA announced a national rollout of MOT test photos, following a successful trial, marking a real st ...

    The DVSA announced a national rollout of MOT test photos, following a successful trial, marking a real step forward for MOT testing. The aim is photos will help stop fraudulent certificates and stop h ...

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    DVSA continues modernising MOT testing

    DVSA has announced its plan to modernise the MOT testing service through connectable equipment will resum ...

    DVSA has announced its plan to modernise the MOT testing service through connectable equipment will resume next month with the introduction of emissions analysers. From 1 May, anyone buying an exhaust ...

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    DVSA prosecutes emissions parts manufacturer

    A North Wales emissions parts manufacturer has been prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ...

    A North Wales emissions parts manufacturer has been prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for supplying a replacement DPF that failed to comply with the requirements of the Regu ...

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    DVSA provides MOT update

    With the Government announcing that from Thursday 5 November it will be introducing new national restrict ...

    With the Government announcing that from Thursday 5 November it will be introducing new national restrictions in England to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the DVSA has released MOT advice. The DVSA ...

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    DVSA issues calibration reminder

    The DVSA has reminded garages that equipment needs to be calibrated by 31 October, after the agency relax ...

    The DVSA has reminded garages that equipment needs to be calibrated by 31 October, after the agency relaxed the rules surrounding this. This was originally introduced to help garages while lots of cal ...

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    MOT gets connected

    In an industry where efficiency is crucial, the recent introduction of connected MOT equipment should com ...

    In an industry where efficiency is crucial, the recent introduction of connected MOT equipment should come as no surprise. But, who supplies this technology and what are its advantages? In addition to ...

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    DVSA wins landmark prosecution case

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won a landmark prosecution case against a Hampshire af ...

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won a landmark prosecution case against a Hampshire aftermarket emission control parts manufacturer. The case was brought against the manufacturer fo ...

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    MOT Testers Warned as Deadline Looms

    More than 40% of MOT testers face being suspended from testing if they don’t complete their annual traini ...

    More than 40% of MOT testers face being suspended from testing if they don’t complete their annual training and assessment by 31 March, DVSA has announced. ...

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    The MOT Horror Show

    Make sure you’re in a safe place before looking at PMM’s MOT Horror Show, sourced from The DVSA’s Matters ...

    Make sure you’re in a safe place before looking at PMM’s MOT Horror Show, sourced from The DVSA’s Matters of Testing blog. These are not for the faint-hearted... ...

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    A Busy Year Ahead

    In his latest ‘Matters of Testing’ blog for the DVSA, Neil Barlow explains what the MOT Service Team has ...

    In his latest ‘Matters of Testing’ blog for the DVSA, Neil Barlow explains what the MOT Service Team has been working on recently. ...

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    Enfield MOT Fraudsters Sentenced

    Three MOT fraudsters have received sentences following a DVSA investigation into their criminal activitie ...

    Three MOT fraudsters have received sentences following a DVSA investigation into their criminal activities. ...

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    Under Inspection

    What is a DVSA Vehicle Examiner looking for when they visit an MOT testing station? ...

    What is a DVSA Vehicle Examiner looking for when they visit an MOT testing station? ...

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    DVSA wins award for MOT update

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) MOT modernisation programme has won a partnership workin ...

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) MOT modernisation programme has won a partnership working award, in collaboration with Kainos. ...

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    Wanted: digital radio installers

    PMM catches up with Poole based digital radio specialists – Celsus – to get the latest updates on the UK ...

    PMM catches up with Poole based digital radio specialists – Celsus – to get the latest updates on the UK digital radio roll out and the ‘retrofit’ opportunity for independents. December’s Go Digital C ...

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