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.

The DVSA has confirmed new MOT rule changes coming into force on January 9, 2026. Here's everything you need to know about the new rules.

New MOT changes will be launching in the coming weeks that could impact hundreds of test garages across the UK. From Friday, January 9, 2026, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will ...

The DVSA has announced new MOT testing rules starting January 9, 2026, affecting testers and authorised examiners during ...

11:46, Thu, Apr 17, 2025 Updated: 11:52, Thu, Apr 17, 2025 A major MOT test update being considered by officials has been described as a “safety risk” by garage specialists. The Independent Garage ...

Drivers have been alerted to a MOT test change that may soon be made mandatory. The DVSA has been trialling a new requirement where testers take a photograph of a vehicle going through its MOT and ...

New rules for vehicle testing in the EU will focus on electric cars and electronic systems testing. The new rules could also mean the UK has to evolve the MOT test to cover these elements too. There ...

Major MOT test changes are on the horizon - potentially affecting millions of UK drivers - with a new consultation considering possible updates. Currently, cars must undergo an MOT test every 12 ...

Motorists might have to dig deeper into their pockets for MOT tests if the Independent Garage Association's (IGA) campaign to lift price caps gains traction. The IGA has made a call to action for an ...

Brits are being urged to check their cars for a common fault that could leave you broken down and out of pocket. It's a yearly event that many motorists would rather skip — the dreaded MOT test. For ...