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Computerisation
of the MOT scheme
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The
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has now computerised
the administration of the MOT scheme. This provides up to
date information electronically in all aspects of the MOT
enabling an improved service to the customer.
The benefits of the scheme
Improved testing standards by:
- providing
accurate, up-to-date information for the MOT testing
stations
- collecting
better information
- monitoring
test standards more closely
- improving
the quality of MOT documents
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Reduced
theft and fraud associated with MOT certificates by:
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closer
monitoring
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tighter
control of certificates
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reducing
dependence on paper certificates
Improved administration by:
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passing
information to and from garages electronically
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automatically
collecting and updating information
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providing
electronic ordering and payment systems
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improving
the way records are kept
Improved consumer protection and confidence in the
MOT test by:
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ensuring
more consistent standards
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enabling
the general public to check if a vehicle passed or failed
an MOT
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improving
protection and making it easier to detect fraud
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How
to check the MOT status of your vehicle
For motorists the main feature of the new system is that you
can check the MOT status of any vehicle that you own, or are
considering buying. You are able to do this either by calling
our MOT status check service on 0870 330 0444 (national rate)
or visiting the link below
If you are buying a second hand vehicle, and want to check
its MOT status you will need the registration mark of the
vehicle and either the test number from the new style MOT
test certificate or the document reference number from the
V5C registration certificate.
The system will provide you with certain key information including
make, model and colour of the vehicle, together with the MOT
status and expiry date of the valid MOT. The vehicle’s mileage
recorded at the time of the MOT test will also be disclosed
when you make your enquiry.
Checking the MOT history of your vehicle
In addition to MOT status, the facility to check the MOT history
of the vehicle is also available. It provides full test details
for all the tests undertaken on the vehicle since the system
was computerised. Information relating to any advisory items
recorded at the time of an MOT test together with the mileages
recorded at each Computerised MOT test is also available as
part of this service. We hope that this service will encourage
motorists to obtain the test history of vehicles before buying
so they can make a more informed decision on the suitability
of the vehicle.
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