Issue Date April 2011
3.
Other Very Serious Offences
a.
A test is carried out by a person who is not properly authorised
(see note) to carry out tests at the VTS
500 points
(see note)
Note: A person is "properly authorised" to test at a particular VTS if
they are acceptable as set out in Section E
b.
Testing is carried out on a vehicle that the VTS is not authorised
to test. (e.g. wrong class or inappropriate emissions test group).
500 points
(see note)
Note: The normal penalty will be reduced to 50 points if the vehicle is
not obviously of a type that the VTS is not authorised to test
provided that the documentation has not been incorrectly
completed in a way that tends to disguise the vehicle's correct
classification.
c.
Backdating of a test certificate where the issue date on the test
certificate precedes the date of inspection and/or completion of
the test certificate.
500 points
d.
The improper issue of a VT20 to a vehicle operated by, or on
behalf of, the AE or which the AE has an interest in selling or
seeking to sell.
500 points
e.
Assault (either physical or verbal) on or serious threats against;
· Vehicle presenters
· VOSA staff or contractors
500 points
f.
Other serious cases of loss of good repute. This provision will be
used only in serious cases where urgent action is essential to
preserve the integrity of the MOT scheme;
· Evidence that the AE or the AE's agent has been involved in
criminal activity.
Or
· A reputable source of intelligence brings into question the
good repute of the AE or operation of the VTS.
500 points
Appendix 8.1 – Cessation Without Previous Warning
(Single Offence Cessation)
8.1
