By James Rodger
Drivers have been issued a major update over MOT rules as the Labour Party government has rejected calls to make changes to the MOT testing system. In 2023, the then Conservative Party government launched a call for evidence on whether changes should be made to the testing regime of lorries and HGVs. The consultation sought views over removing the requirement for ER operators to have vehicles tested every 12 months, allowing ER operators to test their own vehicles and trailers and reducing test content, like removing items that are covered in routine inspections that can be monitored by in-vehicle systems. The fourth option put forward by the Tories was the DVSA could focus its service improvement on ER operators by giving a complete or greater guarantee of requested authorised test facility slots. READ MORE Major high street brand cuts 1,200 jobs as sales fall by nearly 拢100million The Department for Transport has now concluded that it would not take forward further changes to the system of heavy vehicle testing. A statement added: “The scheme plays an important part in encouraging and promoting industry best practice. In addition, it allows consignors to easily identify those operators that put safety and compliance at the forefront of their operating culture. “DVSA will continue to work with ER customers and the wider industry to promote the scheme and incentivise best practice.” You need to get an HGV, bus or trailer MOT (also known as an 鈥榓nnual test鈥) for: HGVs and buses (including coaches) usually must be tested each year. The first test should be 12 months after the vehicle was first registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Trailers must usually be tested one year after they were first sold or supplied.