Annual MOT Assessment Topics for 2021-22
Find out what topics to train on for the 2021-22 exam
The 2021-22 DVSA annual training and exam year starts on 1st April 2021 and ends on 31st March 2022. Following on from the previous 5 years, the proposals for the 2021-22 year is to include the following:
For vehicle classes 1&2
(Group A)
New Technology
- Lighting systems;
- Electric, hybrid and hydrogen;
- Health & safety relating to alternative fuel vehicles;
- Carbon fibre components.
Test Procedures
- Correct methods to raise suspension;
- Linked brake systems and decelerometers;
- Headlamp patterns;
- Assessing repaired lamps;
- Additional stop lamps;
- What defines a motorcycle as “off-road” in relation to lighting requirements.
MOT Testing Requirements
- VE powers and procedures;
- Training logs;
- Equipment failure;
- Test equipment and operating instructions;
- Recording of vehicle details;
- PRS;
- Emissions test;
- Major – Minor – Dangerous;
- How to deal with technical enquiries.
Corrosion and Standards of Repair
- Prescribed areas;
- Frame arrangements including sidecars;
- Suitable materials;
- Bonded repairs;
- Repairs to steel and alloy wheels;
- Carbon fibre components;
- Brake pipes.
For vehicle classes 4&7
(Group B)
New Technology
- Lighting systems;
- Electric, hybrid and hydrogen;
- Health & safety relating to alternative fuel vehicles;
- Carbon fibre components;
- ‘Fly by wire’ steering systems.
MOT Testing Requirements
- VE powers and procedures;
- Training logs;
- Equipment failure, including linked equipment;
- Test equipment and operating instructions;
- Recording of vehicle details;
- PRS;
- Emissions and smoke test (BET test procedures, smoke test temperature etc);
- Major – Minor – Dangerous;
- How to deal with technical enquiries.
Corrosion and Standards of Repair
- Prescribed areas;
- Chassis types;
- Suitable materials;
- Bonded repairs;
- Repairs to steel and alloy wheels;
- Carbon fibre components;
- Brake pipes.
ImportantThe above topics need to cover a minimum of 3 hours and a record of this training must be kept by the MOT tester for inspection by the DVSA. If a tester is qualified as both a Group A and Group B tester, they must carry out a total of 6 hours of training ensuring they cover the minimum requirement of 3 hours per vehicle class group.
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