What
is the MOT
scheme?
The
MOT scheme
is there to
ensure consistent
standards.
The scheme
is monitored
by Vehicle
and Operator
Services Agency
(VOSA) and
includes:
- supervising
the
19,000
garages
authorised
to
carry
out
MOTs
- documenting
all
test
methods
and
standards
- documenting
standards
of
facilities,
equipment,
repute,
experience,
competence,
qualifications
and
administration
of
those
carrying
out
MOT
testing
- providing
training
of
authorised
examiners
(AE)
&
nominated
testers
(NT)
- providing
training
in
test
methods
and
administration,
to
those
involved
in
the
MOT
testing
scheme
(whose
standards
are
agreed
with
the
Department
for
Transport)
- ensuring
standards
for
testing
and
conditions
of
appointment
for
AEs
and
NTs
are
set
- authorising
MOT
test
stations
and
NTs
- checking
testing
standards
are
maintained
- taking
disciplinary
action
against
AEs
and
NTs
who
fail
to
meet
the
required
MOT
testing
standards
- dealing
with
appeals
and
other
complaints
from
MOT
customers.
These
functions
are undertaken
by VOSA
on behalf
of the Secretary
of State.
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