Vehicle and Operator
Services Agency
The MOT Inspection Manual
Private Bus Testing
Preface
This Manual sets out the testing procedures and standards
for those who carry out statutory testing of Class V vehicles.
Class V vehicles are usually buses and other passenger
vehicles with thirteen or more passenger seats, which are not
licensed as public service vehicles.
Vehicle owners should also find the Manual useful because it
details the inspections to which vehicles are subjected and
the reasons why an MOT test certificate could be refused.
This Manual is based on the relevant Regulations, but
changes in the law or in vehicle or equipment design could
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
Developed and presented by COMIND
Editing: Nick Lynch
Design: Nick Lynch and Stephen Oakman
Additional illustrations: Stephen Oakman
© Crown copyright 1993
Applications for reproduction should be made to the Vehicle
and Operator Services Agency
First published 1993
The Private Bus Inspection Manual
Issue Date 10 January 2005