Book an MOT tester demonstration test
Book an MOT tester demonstration test when you鈥檝e got your level 2 MOT testing certificate or if you're returning to testing after a break, lapse or suspension.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Book an MOT tester demonstration test if you:
- are a newly qualified MOT tester
- are a class 4 and 7 tester and you鈥檙e adding class 3 or 5
- are returning to MOT testing after a break
- missed the annual training and assessment deadline
You can do the demonstration test at either:
- the training centre where you took the qualification course
- an MOT centre you work at
You do not have to pay to do the demonstration test.
Book a test online
If you鈥檙e newly qualified, add your level 2 MOT testing certificate number to your MOT testing service profile before you book.
To book you need:
- your MOT testing service user ID
- the email address you use to sign in to the MOT testing service
- the name and ID number of the MOT centre or training centre you want to take your test at
- a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) consent check code
If your DBS check shows unspent convictions or you do not have a consent code
You can still book a test if:
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you believe your unspent convictions do not constitute as serious offence as detailed in the convictions and repute section of the MOT testing guide
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you do not have a consent code because you have a in Scotland
After you apply to book your demonstration test, you need to post your DBS certificate to DVSA.
How to send your DBS certificate
You should send DVSA:
- all pages of your original DBS certificate
- a self-addressed stamped envelope or pre-paid special delivery envelope to get your DBS certificate back
- a covering letter
Your covering letter must include:
- your full name
- your MOT user ID
- the date you submitted the online form to book a demonstration test
- which testing group you鈥檝e requested a demonstration test for
MOT Hub
DVSA
Broadway Business Park
Broadgate
Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 9XA
What happens next
DVSA will contact you to arrange a test date. This will usually be within 10 working days but can take up to 4 weeks.
Contact DVSA if you鈥檝e not had a response after 4 weeks.
Other ways to book a test
Call DVSA if you cannot use the online service.
DVSA customer services
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 123 9000 (choose option 2, then option 4)
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Find out about call charges
Updates to this page
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Updated the section "If your DBS check shows unspent convictions or you do not have a consent code" to clarify what you need to send to DVSA after submitting the online form to book a demonstration test.
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Updated to include that you will need to provide proof of your DBS check when you request a demonstration test. Added the link to the online form as the service is available again.
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Updated to say that the service will be available to use later.
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Removed the link to the online form as the service is unavailable from 00:01am to 11am.
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First published.