MOT
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IGA Opposes Biennial MOT Testing in Northern Ireland
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has formally submitted its response to the Driver and Vehicle Agency’s (DVA) 2025 consultation regarding the proposed introduction of biennial MOT testing (4-2-2) in Northern Ireland. The IGA strongly opposes the changes, citing serious concerns over road safety, environmental impact, and the adequacy of vehicle inspections under the new system. […]
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IGA meets with government to discuss MOT Fee
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) holds high level meeting with policy makers from both DfT and DVSA to discuss growing financial pressure being put on garages and the stagnant MOT fee cap. During the meeting, the IGA presented compelling evidence that the fee cap, unchanged since 2010, along with increasing operational costs is putting independent […]
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IGA Reiterates Its Call For an Urgent Review of the MOT Fee Cap
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has followed up in its lobbying efforts by highlighting the significant financial strain caused by the stagnant MOT fee cap – which has remained unchanged for over 14 years – by writing to the new Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander MP and also Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood MP. The […]
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IGA Calls for Urgent Review of MOT Fee Cap
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh MP to highlight the significant financial strain caused by the stagnant MOT fee cap, which has remained unchanged for over 14 years. This issue has been aggravated by rising inflation and additional burdens introduced in recent budgets. Stuart James, Chief Executive Officer of […]
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Independent Garage Association Welcomes DfT’s Decision to Retain 3-Year MOT First Test
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) welcomes the recent decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to maintain the current regime of 3-1-1 for MOT testing, meaning that a vehicles first MOT will remain at 3 years from the date of first registration for cars, vans, and motorcycles. The government’s decision not to proceed with the […]
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MOT Update – Special Notice 03-23
The DVSA has published new information relevant to MOT Testers regarding changes to disclosure and barring service (DBS) basic checks. Currently you need a DBS check if you are a: New Tester (or an existing tester adding an additional test Group, A or B) Tester returning after 2- or 5-year cessation Tester returning after a […]
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DVSA Update – Failure to do an emission test during an MOT
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has advised that over recent months, they have seen an increase in the amount of exhaust emission tests during MOT not being conducted at sites, or records not being available when requested by vehicle examiners during visits. This has led to numerous disciplinary cases resulting in tester and […]
