A DVSA change to MOT tests kicks in from TODAY - affecting motorists. From 9 January 2026, the DVSA will apply tougher role restrictions for MOT testers and Authorised Examiner Principals (AEPs).

Changes to MOT regulations have been announced for 2026, with the DVSA setting out fresh requirements for testing centres. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will implement new regulations ...

12:13, Fri, Dec 26, 2025 Updated: 12:16, Fri, Dec 26, 2025 The DVSA has confirmed new MOT test changes will come into effect within days of the New Year in a bid to protect road users. Under the new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited (Reach Publishing Services Limited) The DVSA is implementing a significant new two-year ...

MOT tests are being changed, with testers being required to take photographs of vehicles in a bid to curb fraud. In an initial trial of the new policy, 170 MOT testers across 62 garages were ...

Drivers have been warned over an illegal MOT practice with major risks. Some garages may lure you with a cheap MOT certificate without actually conducting the test in person, road users, motorists and ...

Make sure you're up to date on these new MOT rules THOUSANDS of testing garages could be affected by new MOT rules that have come into effect today today. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA ...