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The DVSA MOT Inspection Manual for Cars & Vans (classes 4&7)
Last updated by DVSA on 1 April 2026

Content published by DVSA and obtained by MOT Juice under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.

Introduction
Introduction to the Inspection Manual
Section 0
Identification of the vehicle
Section 1
Brakes
Section 2
Steering
Section 3
Visibility
Section 4
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Section 5
Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension
Section 6
Body structure and attachments
Section 7
Other equipment
Section 8
Nuisance
Section 9
Supplementary tests for buses and coaches
Section 10
Seat belt installation checks
Appendix A
Structural integrity and corrosion
Appendix B
Tyre load index tables
Appendix C
Seat belt fitment tables
Updates
Update log of the MOT Inspection Manual
Inspection Manual (4&7)