Book an MOT Demonstration Test

What information do I need?
When booking your MOT demonstration test, you’ll need:

What happens after I have booked my demonstration test?
Once you have submitted your request using any of the 3 methods above, the DVSA will contact you to arrange a test date. This will typically be within 10 working days (not including weekends or bank holidays), but can take anywhere up to 4 weeks.

If you’ve not heard from DVSA after 4 weeks, you should contact them either by phone or by email. You do not need to submit another form if you are contacting DVSA about an update of a demonstration test that has already been requested.

Who should book an MOT demonstration test?
You’ll need to arrange an MOT tester demo test if you:

How soon after my qualification do I need to pass a demo test?
Once you have passed your level 2 qualification to become an MOT Tester, you must successfully complete a demonstration test (on a vehicle of testable age) within 6 months of your qualification date.

If the request for a demonstration test exceeds 6 months and up to 5 years from the qualification date, the current years MOT annual training and assessment (as well as any additional training) must be completed prior to the demonstration. Should this period exceed 5 years then they will need to re-attend the initial level 2 qualification.

Source: MOT Testing Guide Appendix 6.1 (Candidates to become a tester)

What happens after I have booked my demonstration test?
Once you have submitted your request using any of the 3 methods above, the DVSA will contact you to arrange a test date. This will typically be within 10 working days (not including weekends or bank holidays), but can take anywhere up to 4 weeks.

If you’ve not heard from DVSA after 4 weeks, you should contact them either by phone or by email. You do not need to submit another form if you are contacting DVSA about an update of a demonstration test that has already been requested.

What is a demonstration test?
An MOT tester demonstration test is the final part of becoming an MOT Tester. It is a process where a DVSA Vehicle Examiner will come and observe you conduct a full MOT test to ensure you are doing it correctly and to the appropriate standards.

Once the VE is satisfied that you are capable of testing to the required standards, they will sign you off and you will become a fully qualified MOT Tester.

A demo test is also used in the event where a tester has taken a break from testing (between 6 months and 5 years) or has missed the annual training and exam deadline. The demonstration test in this case will ensure the tester has retained the ability to continue conducting MOT tests to the required standard.

You don’t have to pay for the demonstration test