Why MOT compliance starts and stops with the Authorised Examiner
By Ross Laurence, Director, MOT Compliance Group: Compliance is NOT a tick box exercise, it’s a continuous responsibility that sits firmly with the Authorised Examiner (AE). While MOT testers carry out the routine inspections, it is the AE who remains accountable for standards, processes, and ensuring a vehicle testing station consistently meets DVSA requirements. Too often, […]
When the DVSA visit, ‘I didn’t know’ is not a defence
By Leon Farnish, MOT Consultant, MOT Compliance Group: I’ve spent my career working with vehicle testing stations that genuinely believe they’re doing the right thing. Good people with busy workshops, working long days. But the biggest mistake I see time and time again is the assumption: “I didn’t do anything different from when the DVSA visited years […]
Navigating a DVSA interview as an MOT Tester or AEDM
In the world of MOT testing, the idea of being interviewed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can be a daunting prospect. Whether you’re an MOT Tester or an Authorised Examiner Designated Manager (AEDM), understanding what’s involved and how best to prepare can make all the difference. What to Expect from a […]
New regulations are on the horizon for MOT Testers and Authorised Examiners (AEs)
The idea of being interviewed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can be a daunting prospect. Whether you’re an MOT Tester or an Authorised Examiner Designated Manager (AEDM), understanding what’s involved and how best to prepare can make all the difference. Here’s the essential information you need to handle a DVSA interview with […]
Become an MOT Test Centre Manager: What the course includes and how it helps
Qualified MOT Test Centre Managers are integral to the set up and running of a Vehicle Testing Station. If you’re an experienced MOT tester or workshop supervisor, taking the MOT managers course can help you move into management or set up your own station one day – It’s a lifetime qualification! Let MOT Compliance Group […]
EV Mileage Tax: What AE’s Need to Know
The Government has finally shown its hand on how electric vehicles will be taxed going forward. Instead of pretending EV owners get a free ride forever, the Treasury will apply a mileage-based charge – roughly 3p per mile, from 2028. The DVSA and the Department for Transport will use the MOT system to validate mileage […]
How to stay fully compliant with DVSA & maximise the efficiency of your MOT Centre
Running an MOT testing station today is about more than just inspecting vehicles. Meeting DVSA standards, new hybrid and EV technology, and rising customer expectations all mean your industry compliance needs to be bulletproof. At MOT Compliance Group, our team of expert consultants are all fully qualified MOT testers, experienced business owners and ex-DVSA Vehicle […]
Celebrating 10 Years with £10k Charity Challenge
The company expanded into its new headquarters in Northampton last year and now boasts a full service offering with their training centre and total protection partner, MOT Compliance Group. Reaching 10 years in business sees the team, with consultants based around the UK, rallying together to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life […]