Here to help – 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 |
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| 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) |
| I am a qualified tester and I want to add Classes 3 and or 5 to my test group |
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| 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) |
| I am a qualified tester but my status has been lapsed for 6 months |
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| 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) |
| I am a qualified tester but my status has been lapsed for 2 years |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |