Heavy Vehicle Testing Review recommendations – updating you on our progress
Neil Barlow, Head of Vehicle Policy and Engineering, gives more detail on our work to implement the recommendations from the review.
Vehicle testing
Advice and guidance on the annual MOT test for trucks, buses and vans
Bring your heavy goods vehicle to annual test (MOT) appropriately laden
It’s crucial to test a heavy vehicle’s brake test performance during the annual test (sometimes referred to as the MOT). In our latest blog post, Vehicle Testing and Roadworthiness Policy specialist Richard Clements, explains what is involved and why you need to present a vehicle or trailer for test laden.
Commercial operators urged to carry out regular maintenance
Commercial operators are being reminded by of the importance of carrying out regular maintenance all year round to avoid dangerous incidents as data reveals vehicles are issued 10 times more prohibitions 3 months after their annual test (MOT). This indicates that some vehicles are not being adequately maintained following their test.
Early adopters get first look at digital accounts for Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs)
Gordon Thomson provides an update on how we’re working with Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) to build digital accounts and help them manage their services more effectively.
MOT fraud, a risk to road safety
The MOT is a legal requirement that checks and helps assure drivers that their vehicles are safe. It forms an integral part of DVSA’s strategic aim of keeping vehicles safe to drive. Unfortunately, a minority of perpetrators have been caught defrauding the MOT. DVSA’s Director of Enforcement Marian Kitson issues a warning to anyone considering …
Beyond the brake test – are you taking action?
There’s much more your brake testing reports can tell you than just a pass or fail. Here, Vehicle Policy Specialist, Richard Clements, explains why you need to understand them.
Heavy vehicle testing review – our latest progress
In the second of a series of blog posts, Neil Barlow, Head of Vehicle Policy and Engineering, gives an update on our work to implement the recommendations from the Heavy Vehicle Testing Review.
Improving the vehicle testing services we offer
Danny Charles, Service Owner for our digital vehicle testing transformation project, talks about making DVSA’s vehicle testing services better for customers.
Heavy vehicle testing review – moving forward
In the first of a regular series of blog posts, Neil Barlow, Head of Vehicle Policy and Engineering, explains more about the Heavy Vehicle Testing Review and what has been achieved so far.
Using the 'Find an ATF' service
Clare Williams, Network Business Manager for the South West of England and South & West Wales explains how the ‘Find an ATF’ service can help operators find an ATF test slot near them.