Issue Date April 2013
Introduction
Section Contents
Item
Item
Subject
Subject
Abbreviations and Definitions
How to Use This Manual
Introduction
1.
The Manual
1.
Application (Classes 3, 4, 5 & 7)
2.
Page Layout
2.
Refusal to Test
a) Information Columns
3.
Inspection Procedure
b) Method of Inspection Columns
4.
Narrow Track Vehicles
c) Reasons for Rejection Columns
5.
Retest Following Failure
d) Notes
6.
Recording Defects
3.
Vehicle ‘first used’ Dates – Application of
a) Reasons for Rejection
Test Criteria
b) Dangerous Defects
4.
Assessment of Component Wear and
c) Other Defects
Deterioration
7.
Testing Personnel
5.
Modified Vehicles
6.
Inappropriate Repair or Modification
8.
Vehicle Specific Information (VSI)
7.
Use of Equipment
9.
The MOT Testing Guide
8.
Use of an Assistant
10.
The VTS Device User Guide
9.
Disabled Driver’s Controls
11.
Road Testing
10.
Special Notices (SNs) and Manual
12.
Health and Safety
Replacement Pages
Recommended Topside Inspection
Routine
Recommended Underside Inspection
Routine
