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MOT stands for the Ministry of Transport test; it is an annual test to ensure the road worthiness of all vehicles over 3 years old in the UK. Certificates are issues by VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency).
MOT testers are vigorously monitored and tested by VOSA to ensure they are testing vehicles correctly. When it was initially introduced in 1960 the test only applied to vehicles 10 years and older, now it is applicable to vehicles over 3 years old and passenger vehicles with 9 seats or more must be tested after the first year.
It is illegal to drive a non-exempt vehicle that requires an MOT on public roads without a current MOT except when driving to or from a pre-booked MOT Test. A valid MOT certificate is required to obtain road tax, without which it is illegal to have a vehicle on the road.
The MOT test covers all lighting, steering (and its components), suspension, emissions and road safety in passenger transport. The individual tests include the body and vehicle structure, windscreen, wipers and washers, doors, seatbelts, seats, mirrors, horn, brakes (including hand brake), steering, suspension, exhaust system, exhaust emissions, fuel system, tyres, wheels, lights, bonnet, boot and tailgate, towbar, and registration plates.
VOSA have set a guideline for the cost of an MOT for all class of vehicles, currently the maximum a garage can charge for a car is 54.85, though there are garages offering cheap MOT in Stafford for about 40.
MOT stands for the Ministry of Transport test; it is an annual test to ensure the road worthiness of all vehicles over 3 years old in the UK. Certificates are issues by VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency).
