Introduction to the MOT Testing Guide (6th Edition) This document is intended to help new and existing Authorised Examiners, Nominated Testers and other interested parties comply with the requirements for authorised by the Secretary of State to conduct statutory tests on certain motor vehicles.  The statutory requirements are contained in the Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981 as amended.  The Guide does not cover the requirements for annual testing of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) or Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) which is carried out by Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) staff.  Neither does the Guide cover the requirements for Type Approval nor Single Vehicle Approval of certain vehicles before they are first registered in Britain. This guide is divided into a series of sections covering specific subject areas. Detailed information on the technical standards and procedures of the statutory test is given in the appropriate MOT Inspection Manual.  Additional instruction and information is also issued to Vehicle Testing Stations about testing and procedures, in the form of Special Notices (SNs).  VOSA reserves the right to modify the content of this Guide to reflect changes in the law or in light of experience. Maintenance of the Guide The definitive document is now held electronically and can be viewed by the VTS Device.  The electronic documents will be updated as changes take place and it is advisable for you to print off the amended pages and insert them in the appropriate folder.  Paper copies will be updated annually. Availability of this Guide At least one up to date paper copy of each of these documents must be available to testing staff at all times in all Vehicle Testing Stations.  It is available for sale via the on-line catalogue on the VTS Device or to the public from Siemens (see Appendix 9 at the rear of this Guide for current details); some information is also available on the Internet at www.transportoffice.gov.uk. §  Other VOSA Documentation This guide should be used in conjunction with; · the relevant MOT Inspection Manuals which are a  detailed guide to the inspection for  statutory MOT testing; · the VTS Device User Guide, which forms part of the  MOT  Testing  Guide,  explains  how  to  use  the VTS Device; · Special Notices (SNs), these are  issued  periodically  by  VOSA  to  inform  those  involved  with  MOT testing about changes and to highlight areas of concern; · and other documentation issued by VOSA. Forward The MOT Testing Guide   Issue Date March 2009