What is a VT32 MOT form?

What is a VT32 MOT form?

VT32. An Advisory Notice – issued to advise of items of concern identified during the test that do not justify the refusal of a test certificate.

What is an MOT Authorised examiner?

An MOT authorised examiner is a sole trader, partnership or limited company who is authorised to run an MOT testing station. Request a basic DBS check for the sole trader, every partner in a partnership, or every director in the company.

How do I get a MOT smart card?

Get a card if you’re a new user

1. Complete your MOT qualification course.
2. Add your Level 2 MOT testing certificate number to the MOT testing service.
3. Order your security card when prompted. You can have it sent to your home or your VTS.
4. Activate your card when it arrives, using the MOT testing service guided process.

Who is eligible to become an Authorised examiner?

An AE is the person or organisation charged with overseeing the day to day operations of an MOT testing station the authorised examiner must have completed a two day training course and achieved the relevant qualifications before the MOT station can lawfully carry out any MOT Tests.

Can a garage refuse to MOT my car?

A: A vehicle testing station (VTS) is within its rights to refuse to carry out an MoT. If they decide they can’t reasonably examine your car through no fault of theirs, then ‘an appropriate fee may be charged’.

Who can carry out MOT quality control?

Any MOT tester is allowed to conduct a QC check on a fellow MOT tester. You are not allowed to QC check a tester on a vehicle class that you are not qualified to test yourself. For example, if you are qualified only to test vehicle classes 4&7, you are not allowed to QC a tester who is testing a class 1 vehicle.

How long can MOT testers not be tested?

As long as no more than six months have passed since their last test, the tester can start testing again immediately.

How long can you drive a car with failed MOT?

If your car has failed an MOT, it means there are things which need to be fixed and therefore you cannot drive. However, you will get ten days in which you can drive to have repairs done and get a retest to ensure your vehicle is safe. After those ten days are up, it becomes illegal to drive the vehicle.

How long can a mechanic legally keep your car to fix UK?

How long can a mechanic keep my car? There is no legal limit to how long a mechanic can keep your car. If you are unsatisfied with your service, you can always take your business elsewhere and try to find another mechanic.

How often do MOT testers need a QC?

every two months
The QC check has to be carried out at least every two months on each tester and recorded on MOT Comp by the Quality Controller and acknowledged by the tester. So what do you do if a tester is absent – For shorter absences, it is best to complete the QC check as soon as possible after the tester returns.

Can I become an MOT tester without being a mechanic?

To take an MOT testing course you must: have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes you want to test. be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years’ full-time employment servicing and repairing the types of vehicles you’re going to test.

How much does an MOT tester earn?

The average Mot tester salary in London is £33,207. This is 9.4% more than the average national salary for Mot tester jobs. The average London Mot tester salary is 24% less than the average salary across London….Highest Paying Areas for Mot tester, UK.

How many points can a MOT tester get?

The tester will be subject to a formal warning if they have: 30 points or more for the current case. less than 50 points in total from the current case, unspent formal warnings, and unspent short term cessation.

Can I drive my car back home if it fails MOT?

It’s illegal to drive a car without a valid MOT certificate. If your car has failed and the date on your certificate has passed, you can only drive your car to be repaired or a pre-arranged MOT appointment, and only if it is completely roadworthy at all times.

Do they check TYRE pressure on MOT?

Although tyre pressure itself isn’t checked in an MOT, legislation introduced in 2015 means that every car with a faulty or failed tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will fail its MOT.

Can a garage sell my car if I refuse to pay UK?

If you are refusing to pay while you dispute the bill, the garage has the right to keep your vehicle until the debt is paid. If you need the vehicle back before you can settle the dispute, you should pay “under protest”.

Who needs to complete the VT01 form?

The VT01 form needs to be completed by anyone applying to open, run or change an MOT testing station. It is important that the latest form is used as submitting an older version is likely to result in delays to the application process. The DVSA recently made changes to the form in October and November of 2019 as summarised below:

How do I apply for a new Mot examiner?

Before you apply, the existing MOT authorised examiner must tell DVSA they are giving up (surrendering) their authorisation. On the application form, you must select a relevant option from the first box before you select the type of MOT testing station application you want to make.

How do I change the class of my Mot?

change your current MOT test station, including changing classes of vehicle it can test, or changing test equipment You can also use it to apply to: Download and save the application form on your computer before you start to fill it in. Open the form from your computer, fill it in and save it again.