MOT 2023/24 Topics

Class 1 and 2

Registering a vehicle for test

  • correctly identifying the vehicle and the class of vehicle
  • what to do if the vehicle identification number (VIN) or registration does not match
  • whether you can test the vehicle if you find a fault during a pre-check, for example if the fuel cap or door will not open
  • what to do if the vehicle has been incorrectly registered for test
  • what to do if the incorrect registration has been recorded
  • what to do if the vehicle cannot fit on your equipment due to its wheelbase, distance between wheels, lowered, length or size
  • what to do if the vehicle’s mileage is not clear
  • what to do if the vehicle is the wrong colour and how to change the record of its colour
  • what to do if the wrong model variant is noticed on the first test
  • how to create a new test (first test)
  • Q plates

Use of equipment

  • calibration of equipment
  • what to do if the equipment stops working
  • what to do if connected equipment is not working correctly (class 4 and 7 vehicles only)
  • what to do when the decelerometer is sent for calibration
  • testing in manual mode (class 4 and 7 vehicles only)
  • how to raise or jack vehicles
  • aligning headlamp equipment/distance from beam tester

Test procedures

  • what to do if the vehicle is damaged during the test
  • what to do if the headlamp patterns on the vehicle are different from those in the appropriate manual
  • which checks and standards apply to vehicles fitted with spoked wheels
  • which standards to apply to Q plates (date of first use, horn, emission smoke (class 4 and 7 vehicles only))
  • whether you can test the vehicle if the fuel cap or door does not open during the pre-check

MOT inspection Manual

  • declining or refusing a test
  • when to abandon or abort a test, whether a fee can be charged, and what action to take if the test cannot be completed
  • whether a vehicle can be refused or declined if the vehicle is exempt from testing but the customer still wants to have it tested
  • what happens if an exempt vehicle fails its MOT test
  • MOTs for vehicles not fitted with lights
  • engine oil leaks identified during a pre-check
  • battery leaks (standard and hybrid/full electric)
  • what can be done if a vehicle was mistakenly tested by the VTS before it was due (for example, a one year old vehicle with a private plate tested by the site in error)
  • what to do if a vehicle has more than one different VIN but appears to be standard in all other aspects, is a multistage build or has been subject to a conversion (motor home class 4 and 7 only)
  • whether you can still be a tester if you lose your licence due to a medical condition
  • what to do if a customer requests an MOT test for a vehicle with a police or DVSA prohibition notice on it
  • what to do if the presenter does not know the weight or power output of the vehicle
  • an additional stop lamp fitted to a top box but not working (wiring visible/not visible)
  • mirrors that are fitted but broken, or cannot be adjusted to provide a view to the rear
  • chopper style bikes fitted with lamps but no indicators
  • imported bikes (2012) with combined indicator/stop lamps

The above topics need to cover a minimum of 3 hours and a record of this training must be kept by the MOT tester for inspection by the DVSA.

MOT Annual Assessment Topics 2023/24
Classes 4 and 7

Registering a vehicle for test

  • correctly identifying the vehicle and the class of vehicle
  • what to do if the vehicle identification number (VIN) or registration does not match
  • whether you can test the vehicle if you find a fault during a pre-check, for example if the fuel cap or door will not open
  • what to do if the vehicle has been incorrectly registered for test
  • what to do if the incorrect registration has been recorded
  • what to do if the vehicle cannot fit on your equipment due to its wheelbase, distance between wheels, lowered, length or size
  • what to do if the vehicle’s mileage is not clear
  • what to do if the vehicle is the wrong colour and how to change the record of its colour
  • what to do if the wrong model variant is noticed on the first test
  • how to create a new test (first test)
  • Q plates

Use of equipment

  • calibration of equipment
  • what to do if the equipment stops working
  • what to do if connected equipment is not working correctly (class 4 and 7 vehicles only)
  • what to do when the decelerometer is sent for calibration
  • testing in manual mode (class 4 and 7 vehicles only)
  • how to raise or jack vehicles
  • aligning headlamp equipment/distance from beam tester

Test procedures

  • what to do if the vehicle is damaged during the test
  • what to do if the headlamp patterns on the vehicle are different from those in the appropriate manual
  • which checks and standards apply to vehicles fitted with spoked wheels
  • which standards to apply to Q plates (date of first use, horn, emission smoke (class 4 and 7 vehicles only))
  • whether you can test the vehicle if the fuel cap or door does not open during the pre-check

MOT inspection Manual

  • declining or refusing a test
  • when to abandon or abort a test, whether a fee can be charged, and what action to take if the test cannot be completed
  • whether a vehicle can be refused or declined if the vehicle is exempt from testing but the customer still wants to have it tested
  • what happens if an exempt vehicle fails its MOT test
  • MOTs for vehicles not fitted with lights
  • engine oil leaks identified during a pre-check
  • battery leaks (standard and hybrid/full electric)
  • what can be done if a vehicle was mistakenly tested by the VTS before it was due (for example, a one year old vehicle with a private plate tested by the site in error)
  • what to do if a vehicle has more than one different VIN but appears to be standard in all other aspects, is
  • a multistage build or has been subject to a conversion (motor home class 4 and 7 only)
  • whether you can still be a tester if you lose your licence due to a medical condition
  • what to do if a customer requests an MOT test for a vehicle with a police or DVSA prohibition notice on it
  • what to do if the presenter does not know the weight or power output of the vehicle
  • what to do if the headlamp levelling device on a motor caravan is not working
  • class 7 vehicle tyre load capacity, axle weights and speed rating
  • whether a car over 3000kg can be tested at a class 4 site
  • whether motor caravans can be tested at a class 4 site
  • the maximum unladen weight of dual-purpose vehicles
  • whether a pickup vehicle fitted with a 5th wheel can be tested as class 4 or 7
  • what class of vehicle a minibus with 8 passenger seats and wheelchair tracking for 6 additional wheelchairs would be
  • checking imported vehicles that cannot have a standard size number plate fitted to them

The above topics need to cover a minimum of 3 hours and a record of this training must be kept by the MOT tester for inspection by the DVSA.