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<p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) services the industry through the
provision of vehicle testing, known as the MOT. To ensure demand is met, and provide
flexibility, the DVSA continues to increase the number of testing staff, open new
Authorised Test Facilities, and improve its processes and systems.</p><p> </p><p>In
2021, the Department for Transport conducted a review of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV)
testing. The review, which was published the same year, concluded HGV testing should
continue to be delivered as is, which provides independent assurance to ensure vehicles
are maintained correctly, and safety is not compromised. There are no current plans
to change the way HGVs are tested.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA estimates that at any time
there could be around one in twenty of British HGVs operating on Great Britain’s roads
that are operating without a valid MOT. The DVSA takes this matter very seriously,
and targets its on-road enforcement towards such vehicles. Any vehicle found not to
have a valid MOT is referred to the Traffic Commissioners, who have the powers to
take action against the license of the vehicle operator.</p><p> </p>
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