The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is changing the way MOT training is carried out as part of its on going aim to modernise the MOT scheme.
The changes are aimed at improving overall road and vehicle safety by increasing professionalism through the introduction of nationally-recognised qualifications and a wider variety of training options.
From June 2016, following a successful pilot and final ministerial sign off, anyone who wants to become a MOT Tester or an Authorised Examiner/ Designated Manager will need to achieve a qualification to apply for their licence.
Applicants will be able to nominate themselves to attend a qualifying course, instead of having to be nominated by their parent garage as is currently the case. It is hoped this will help to attract a wider range of applicants to the industry.
In addition, DVSA will replace the currently suspended MOT Tester refresher course with MOT annual training and a multiple choice online test assessment.
All MOT Testers must complete their MOT annual training and pass an annual assessment between the start of April and March of the following year.
Qualification: 3428-04 Private Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicles (Classes 4 and 7) - MOT Annual Assessment
Please remember that to stay qualified as a MOT tester you must complete your CPD training and pass the MOT Annual Assessment test by 31 March 2020.
Please note that from 01 April 2020 we will not be offering the new MOT Annual Assessment test to comply with the CPD requirements for the following year.
In order to complete the CPD MOT Annual Assessment test for the period from 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, please visit the following DVSA’s page with information on alternative options for your MOT Testers from 01 April 2020:
https://www.gov.uk/mot-tester-training-assessments/taking-your-assessment
Anyone who wants to become a MOT Tester or an Authorised Examiner/ Designated Manager will need to achieve these qualifications to apply for their licence in England, Wales and Scotland.