{"id":4450,"date":"2023-04-18T08:40:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T08:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=4450"},"modified":"2023-09-13T05:10:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T05:10:18","slug":"annual-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/driving\/lorries-buses\/annual-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Vehicle Test | MOT for Lorries, Buses, and Trailers"},"content":{"rendered":"
ANNUAL TEST<\/strong>: Unlike a car MOT<\/a> it is a type of lorry MOT check used for:<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: The ‘Declaration of exemption from goods vehicle testing V112G<\/a>‘ lists those that are exempt from the annual test. But, in some cases you may still need to get an MOT<\/a> for the vehicle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Annual testing for lorries, buses, and coaches means they must get tested each year. The first test takes place 12 months after the vehicle was first registered with the DVLA. Trailers get tested one year after they first got sold or supplied.<\/p>\n The test gets carried out at one of two places. It can be a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test station or it can be a ‘privately’ owned Authorised Testing Facility. DVSA staff will carry out the annual test at both places and according to the same test standards.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Haulage contractors with lorries, buses, and coaches<\/a> often get a vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic before the test. It can be a prudent way to prepare for the DVSA annual vehicle test.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You should book a test at an Authorised Test Facility or at a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test station.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The online service allows you to book a single annual test at a DVSA test station<\/a> via the GOV.UK website. You can also reschedule or cancel an annual test (or paid retest) for:<\/p>\n You can make the booking for a single annual test up to 93 days in advance as long as you can provide:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: You can apply for a vehicle test or certificate for a lorry or trailer<\/a> using the technical application submission (TAS) service (e.g. for first time tests, notifiable alterations, and to replace plating or test documents).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you made the original booking you would have received and order reference number (e.g. A123-BB44). You need it for cancelling, rescheduling, or viewing bookings. The same service also allows you to manage a DVSA pre-funded account and update personal contact details.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Cancelling or rescheduling a single annual test within three (3) working days would mean you lose your fee. Working days means Monday to Friday and excludes UK bank holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Providing you have already registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency you will be able to book tests for multiple vehicles at a DVSA test station<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n You need to register with the DVSA to receive your membership and confirmation numbers required for the online service.<\/p>\n DVSA Helpline<\/strong> Note<\/strong>: There is no need to register to book an annual test for a single vehicle. Contact the DVSA if you lose your membership and confirmation numbers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you set up a pre-funded account<\/a> (minimum \u00a3250) you will be able to deposit money to pay the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for vehicle tests and for other services.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you made the original booking you would have received and order reference number (e.g. 1-212101212). You need it for cancelling, rescheduling, or viewing bookings. The same service also allows you to manage a DVSA pre-funded account and update personal contact details.\n<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Cancelling or rescheduling annual tests for multiple vehicles within three (3) working days would mean you lose your fee. Working days means Monday to Friday (check the dates on a UK bank holiday calendar<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is a range of fees for vehicle testing and it depends most on the size and type of the vehicle. But, you can check the cost by downloading:<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Fees for the annual test (MOT) for lorries, buses, and trailers may differ in Northern Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You will need to take some documentation to the testing station including:<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: In most cases, you will get asked to drive your own vehicle during the test.<\/p>\n The test centre will want to check the braking system on a horsebox. Thus, use some heavy items to load up the horsebox before the test. You can use things like bags of fertiliser, horse feed, or bales of straw.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Inform the testing station if you made any changes to the horsebox since its last test. Further guidance is available for horsebox and trailer owners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The test inspector might ask you to make some minor repairs to the vehicle. They may allow you to make some minor repairs at the test centre. But, only if the repairs are safe, quick to carry out, and do not delay the testing of any other vehicles.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency staff only examine vehicles for annual tests. They cannot provide tools, materials, or mechanical information to help with vehicle repairs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n You must take your vehicle away from the testing centre if it fails the annual test. This is your opportunity to get the faults fixed.<\/p>\n The process differs to standard MOT rules and regulations for cars<\/a> and motorbikes. As a rule, most test centres will not have the facility to repair the vehicle. Thus, you must get it repaired yourself and then book another test. You will also need to pay the retest fee.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The inspector will not allow a vehicle on the road if he finds any major or serious faults. In some isolated cases, they may allow you to make on-site emergency repairs before the retest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n You can make an appeal if you disagree with the annual test result. The test inspector can give you further details of the appeals process. But, you must submit an appeal form within fourteen (14) days of the test. You will need to use:<\/p>\n Fill in the relevant appeal form and send it to the address written on the document. In some cases, it will need to go to the same test station. There is a fee to make an annual vehicle test appeal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
\nAnnual Test for Lorries<\/h3>\n
\nBooking the Annual Vehicle Test<\/h2>\n
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Single Annual Test Procedures<\/h4>\n
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The service does not allow bookings for:<\/h4>\n
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How to Cancel, Reschedule, or View a Booking<\/h4>\n
\nBooking Tests for Multiple Vehicles<\/h2>\n
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\nMail: top.registrations@dvsa.gov.uk<\/a>
\nTelephone: 0300 123 9000<\/a>
\nMonday to Friday: 7:30am to 6pm
\n\tCheck phone call charges<\/a>.<\/p>\nSetting Up a Pre-funded Account<\/h4>\n
The service does not allow bookings for:<\/h5>\n
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How to Cancel, Reschedule, or View a Booking<\/h4>\n
\nLorry Annual Test Fees<\/h3>\n
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\nDocuments for the Test Station<\/h3>\n
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Annual Tests for Horseboxes<\/h5>\n
Minor Repairs at the Test Station<\/h5>\n
Failing the Annual Vehicle Test<\/h5>\n
Major Faults<\/h5>\n
Annual Test Result Appeals<\/h5>\n
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