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Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.
Rates of vehicle tax for all types of vehicle.
How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles.
How to check if a vehicle presented for test is affected by the Citroën C3 or DS3 stop drive recall, and what to do if the vehicle is affected.
A guide on taxing your vehicle in the disabled tax class.
Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).
A checklist for MOT testers showing the items that need to be inspected during an MOT test for a car or passenger vehicle.
Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
What MOT testers need to know about how to test certain makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information).
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
Lists the main taxation classes and eligible vehicles classed for tax purposes, according to their construction and use.
Book an MOT tester demonstration test when you’ve got your level 2 MOT testing certificate or if you're returning to testing after a break, lapse or suspension.
Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
List of items that MOT testers must check during a motorcycle MOT test.
Guidance on the required internal features for motor caravans.
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
You can claim a refund if you have to change or cancel your driving test at short notice because of the recall of Citroën C3 and DS3 cars.
Find out if you can report an MOT tester or centre for fraud, how to report them (including without giving your name), and what will happen next.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
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