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From 1 April 2022, some MOT testers will need to provide a basic disclosure certificate (also known as a DBS check) before they can carry out a demonstration test.
This change will apply to:
- newly qualified MOT testers
- suspended MOT testers (2 or 5 years) who want to return to testing
- MOT testers who have not carried out an MOT test in the last 5 years
The disclosure check must be dated within 3 months of your DVSA demonstration test. For example, a certificate dated 28 February would not be acceptable for a demonstration test booked for 5 June.
The purpose of the basic check is to confirm a person’s identity and that they do not have any unspent convictions. This helps us to protect the integrity of the MOT scheme.
You can find out about how DVSA handles convictions and repute by reading Annex 7 of the MOT testing guide.
In England and Wales, disclosure checks are carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). New and returning MOT testers can request a basic DBS check by visiting GOV.UK.
In Scotland, disclosures checks are provided by Disclosure Scotland. New and returning MOT testers can apply for basic disclosure by visiting the mygov.scot website.
Prior to or at the demonstration test, the Vehicle Examiner will accept:
- a digital image or scanned copy of the disclosure check certificate
- the certificate number and the check code (only available via the DBS check service for England and Wales)
We have updated Section E of the MOT testing guide for test stations and become an MOT tester pages on GOV.UK.
We’ve also issued this Special Notice to explain more.
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