Becoming and being an MOT Tester

We are regularly asked questions on the different procedure’s to becoming an MOT tester, whether its becoming a new tester or returning to testing. Below we have provided a guide on some of the more common routes and you can view the full training requirements in Appendix 6 of the MOT Testing Guide.

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I HAVE NEVER BEEN A TESTER BEFORE AND I WANT TO BECOME A TESTER

First you must successfully complete: Initial tester training A demo test with the DVSA (within 6 months of the certificate date) Then, to stay active, you must: c) Complete at least 1 full MOT test within a 6 month period. d) Complete CPD and the assessment for every year Following.

What If I Don’t Complete B)

Your status will not become active and you may be required to complete additional training before a VT8 demo can be completed.

What If I Don’t Complete C) or D)

Your status will lapse and you will be suspended from testing until you complete additional training , the current CPD & assessment and/or a VT8 demo.

I AM A QUALIFIED TESTER AND I WANT TO ADD CLASSES 3 AND OR 5 TO MY TEST GROUP

First you must successfully complete: The additional training for the class you wish to add A full demo test, with the DVSA, including the additional elements from the new test group Then, to stay active, you must: c) Complete at least 1 full MOT test within a 6 month period. d) Complete CPD and the assessment for every year Following.

What If I Don’t Complete B)

Your status for the new group will not become active and you cannot begin testing for that group.

What If I Don’t Complete C) or D)

Your status will lapse and you will be suspended from testing until you complete additional training for each class, the current CPD & assessment and/or a VT8 demo.

I AM A QUALIFIED TESTER BUT MY STATUS HAS BEEN LAPSED FOR 6 MONTHS

To resume testing you must successfully complete: The current years CPD and assessment . AND log it competently onto your MTS profile. Additional training may be required A demo test with the DVSA Then, to stay active, you must: d) Complete at least 1 full MOT test within a 6 month period. e) Complete CPD and the assessment for every year following.

What If I Don’t Complete C) or D)

Your status will lapse and you will be suspended from testing until you complete additional training , the current CPD & assessment and/or a VT8 demo.

I AM A QUALIFIED TESTER BUT MY STATUS HAS BEEN LAPSED FOR 2 YEARS

To resume testing you must successfully complete: The current years CPD and assessment . AND log it competently onto your MTS profile. Additional training will be required A demo test with the DVSA Then, to stay active, you must: d) Complete at least 1 full MOT test within a 6 month period. e) Complete CPD and the assessment for every year following.

What If I Don’t Complete C) or D)

Your status will lapse and you will be suspended from testing until you complete additional training , the current CPD & assessment and/or a VT8 demo.

I AM A QUALIFIED TESTER BUT MY STATUS HAS BEEN LAPSED FOR 5 YEARS

First you must successfully complete: Initial tester training A demo test with the DVSA (within 6 months of the new certificate date) Then, to stay active, you must: c) Complete at least 1 full MOT test within a 6 month period. d) Complete CPD and the assessment for every year Following.

What If I Don’t Complete B)

Your status will not become active and you may be required to complete additional training before a VT8 demo can be completed.

What If I Don’t Complete C) or D)

Your status will lapse and you will be suspended from testing until you complete additional training , the current CPD & assessment and/or a VT8 demo.