Vehicle and Operator Services Agency The MOT Inspection Manual Private Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicle Testing Preface This Manual sets out the testing procedures and standards for those who carry out statutory testing of cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles. Vehicle owners may also find the Manual useful because it details the inspection to which vehicles are subjected and the reasons why an MOT test certificate could be refused. This Manual was based on the regulations in force at the time of publication, but changes in the law or in vehicle or equipment design may result in variations to the test requirements. General information regarding documentation and the responsibilities of those involved in testing are contained in the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Testing Guide. Written by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency © Crown copyright.  Published by Siemens IT Solutions and  Services Limited on behalf of the Vehicle & Operator Services Agency – to whom applications to reproduce material should be made in writing c/o Procurement Unit, Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA. First Edition crown copyright 1992 Fifth consolidated edition 2002 Third Edition crown copyright 2010 ISBN 978-0-9549352-5-2 The M.O.T. Inspection Manual Issue Date 06 June 2010