Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Over the last few months, we’ve sent out information on some of the changes coming into the heavy vehicle testing process.
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 …
Publishing our enforcement statistics
Our Director of Enforcement, Marian Kitson, has written a blog post reflecting on our enforcement statistics up to December 2021 and the challenges we’ve overcome.
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.
Emissions value tampering on the manufacturers plate
Vehicles that are part of a well-managed and maintained fleet should have little difficulty passing the test. Indeed, many operators take pride in achieving a 100% pass rate. And any good operator should be happy that faults picked up on …
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.
Working with the HGV industry on recent vocational test changes
The vocational driving test service is changing, to help increase the number of HGV tests available.