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Testing advice for specific vehicles: guidance for MOT testers

What MOT testers need to know about how to test certain makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information).

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From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published:
11 June 2025
Last updated:
4 August 2026
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  1. Updated the Jaguar section to clarify how to test models with an electronic parking brake. Updated the Land Rover section to clarify how to test models with electronic parking brake actuators fitted to callipers. Updated the Volkswagen section to include Golf R 2.0 vehicles with engine code DNFF and fitted with four exhaust outlets.

  2. Added information on how to open the bonnet of a BMW iX.

  3. Updated the electronic parking brake testing advice for Kia Sorento and Sportage four-wheel drive models. Added new content about the Aston Martin Valkyrie – you must decline the test and advise the customer to contact Aston Martin Lagonda Client Services to arrange an MOT test.

  4. First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Testing advice for cars and passenger vehicles: guidance for MOT testers

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Testing advice for motorcycles: guidance for MOT testers

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The MOT inspection manuals for cars and passenger vehicles and motorcycles set out the processes and standards for the MOT test.

This guide contains advice on how to test specific makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information) that is not in the MOT inspection manuals.

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