Are you eligible to carry out an MOT Testing course?
Before you can become an MOT Tester, you have to follow certain rules and regulations. Please see the criteria that needs to be met below.
- You must be over 21 years old (no exceptions)
- Have a full and valid UK driver’s license (an international driving license will not be accepted)
- Must have no unspent criminal convictions, including suspended sentences
- Must have 4 years’ experience working as a Mechanic full time over your life time – Please note: Candidates must provide either a reference letter on headed paper or if you are a self-employed candidate, you must provide gateway ID and permission for the DVSA to contact HMRC regarding your employment history. Please be aware that letters from third parties such as Nat Crow will not be accepted by the DVSA as proof of qualification and therefore cannot be used as proof.
Are you eligible to carry out an MOT Testing course?
Before you can become an MOT Tester, you have to follow certain rules and regulations. Please see the criteria that needs to be met below.
- You must be over 21 years old (no exceptions)
- Have a full and valid UK driver’s license (an international driving license will not be accepted)
- Must have no unspent criminal convictions, including suspended sentences
- Must have 4 years’ experience working as a Mechanic full time over your life time – Please note: Candidates must provide either a reference letter on headed paper or if you are a self-employed candidate, you must provide gateway ID and permission for the DVSA to contact HMRC regarding your employment history. Please be aware that letters from third parties such as Nat Crow will not be accepted by the DVSA as proof of qualification and therefore cannot be used as proof.
Class 5 MOT Training
Description:
In order to carry out this course you must have already passed your Award in MOT Testing (Classes 4 & 7). This record of achievement is available as additional training to be able to book your Demonstration Test (VT8) in a Class 5 MOT Testing Station to be signed off by a DVSA Officer for Class 5 MOT Testing.
- Self-paced online training only
- Candidates must have D1 entitlement on the back of their valid UK driver’s license