Key facts
- Manuals
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2023-10-19
Featured Vehicle and Operator Services Agency manuals

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
This manual sets out the testing procedures and standards for those who carry out statutory testing of cars, private buses, and light commercial vehicles. It details the inspection to which vehicles are subjected and the reasons why an MOT test certificate could be refused.
The document covers various sections including lamps and electrical equipment, steering and suspension, brakes, tyres and road wheels, seat belts, body structure, exhaust systems, and emissions. It also includes appendices for motor tricycles and quadricycles.
Covers: Abbreviations and Definitions · Introduction · Application · Refusal to Test · Inspection Procedure · Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
This manual sets out the testing procedures and standards for those who carry out statutory testing of cars, private buses, and light commercial vehicles. It details the inspection items, reasons for refusal, and the responsibilities of testing personnel.
Covers: Introduction · Abbreviations and Definitions · Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment · Steering and Suspension · Brakes · Tyres and Road Wheels
Latest Vehicle and Operator Services Agency manuals
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
Service Manual 206 pages · 3.1 MB · ENOfficial manual detailing testing procedures and standards for private passenger and light commercial vehicles in the UK.
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
Service Manual 206 pages · 2.7 MB · ENOfficial manual detailing testing procedures and standards for private passenger and light commercial vehicle MOT inspections in the UK.
Which document do I need?
Service Manual
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in Vehicle and Operator Services Agency manuals
What types of vehicles does this manual cover?
This manual sets out testing procedures for private passenger cars, private buses, and light commercial vehicles.
From: Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
What is the issue date of this manual?
The M.O.T. Inspection Manual was issued in April 2013.
From: Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
What is the purpose of this manual?
It sets out the testing procedures and standards for those who carry out statutory testing of cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
From: Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
Who may find this manual useful?
Vehicle owners may also find the Manual useful because it details the inspection to which vehicles are subjected and the reasons why an MOT test certificate could be refused.
From: Vehicle and Operator Services Agency MOT Inspection Manual
