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
Issue Date 06 June 2010