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Get a Driver CPC training course approved by DVSA
13/04/2026How to get a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training course approved by DVSA.
Get approved to provide dangerous goods (ADR) driver training
13/04/2026How to set up initial and refresher training courses for ADR drivers including what you need, how much it costs and how to apply.
Driving test and theory test data: cars
08/04/2026Car theory test and driving test volumes and pass rates for Great Britain overall and for each test centre.
Move to the UK if you’re coming from Ukraine
08/04/2026Check what you need to do before you travel to the UK and what to do after you arrive.
Guidance: Find a DVSA earned recognition auditor
01/04/2026Find contact details for approved auditors to carry out system and process audits on your vehicle operator business so you can join DVSA earned recognition.
0. Identification of the vehicle
01/04/2026Registration plate (number plate) and vehicle identification number rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
MOT inspection manual: motorcycles
01/04/2026Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
Introduction
01/04/2026Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, historic vehicles, and inspection procedures for motorcycle MOT tests.
5. Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension
01/04/2026Axle, wheel bearing, wheel and tyres, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and suspension (including springs, shock absorbers, and suspension arms and joints) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
1. Brakes
01/04/2026Brake condition and operation, service brakes, secondary brakes, parking brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic braking system (EBS) and brake fluid rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles
01/04/2026Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.
0. Identification of the vehicle
01/04/2026Registration plate (number plate) and vehicle identification number rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
6. Body, structure and attachments
01/04/2026Structure and attachments (including exhaust system and bumpers), and body and interior (including doors and catches, seats and floor) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Introduction
01/04/2026Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, narrow track vehicles, historic vehicles and inspection procedures for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
B. Authorised examiners
01/04/2026How to become an authorised examiner, what training you'll need, why your authorisation might cease, the facilities, equipment and security you need to carry out MOT tests, your responsibilities as a tester.
MOT testing guide for test stations
01/04/2026How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.
D. Requirements for authorisation
01/04/2026Who is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehicle classes.
Abbreviations and definitions
01/04/2026Abbreviations and definitions
Guidance: MOT tester training: check the topics your records need to cover
31/03/2026Check the list of topics that MOT testers need to have MOT training records for from May 2021 to March 2026.
Provide MOT training courses
31/03/2026How to provide MOT tester and manager qualification courses, and MOT tester annual training courses – including the topics the training must cover.
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