Who has published the guidance?
Updated MOT Inspection manuals for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) has been published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
What does the guidance cover?
The manuals provide detailed procedures and standards for the examination and maintenance of HGVs and PSVs. They focus on:
- Ensuring vehicle safety.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Best practices for vehicle inspection and maintenance.
What has been updated?
Effective from 1st April 2025, updates to inspection guidance include the size and type of tyres, a new list of HGVs exempted from sideguards, radar devices fitted in sideguards, fuel tanks and systems, brakes, doors, monitors for indirect vision devices, etc.
Who is this relevant to?
The guidance is particularly relevant to:
- Professionals who maintain lorries, buses, and coaches.
- Organisations and individuals managing a fleet of HGVs or PSVs.
- Vehicle inspectors and maintenance staff are responsible for ensuring compliance with MOT standards.
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