Existing Tester
IMI offer a variety of options for existing testers, including MOT annual training and assessment for classes 1 and 2 (Motorcycle) and classes 4 and 7 (Light Vehicle). These are all available to complete anywhere via our convenient eLearning platform.
Please Note: To maintain your tester status you must complete a minimum of 3 hours annual training AND the annual assessment by 31st March 2018. In addition, a record of your training and assessment certificate number must be sent through to DVSA before the 31st March 2018 deadline.
2017/18
Training and Assessment
MOT annual training syllabus for class 1 and 2 vehicles (motorcycle).
- Body and structure (including security)
- Assessment of Tyres and Wheels
- CPD planning and recording
MOT annual training syllabus for class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles (cars and other vehicles):
- Assessment of Tyres and Wheels
- Corrosion Assessment (including assessment of brake pipes)
- CPD planning and recording
Special Notice updates
If you are a Group B (class 4 and 7) tester and would like to test class 3 or 5, you will need to complete an additional training course and a demonstration test. Links to the additional training options are below. Once complete you will need to book a demo test direct with DVSA.
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This eLearning course will enable you to PRACTISE for the full requirements of the annual training subjects as specified each year by DVSA. This course includes a practise annual assessment.
Becoming a Tester
Our MOT qualification offer consists of Tester courses in both Light Vehicle (classes 4 and 7) and Motorcycle (classes 1 and 2) and the Test Centre Management qualification. Current MOT testers are now required to undertake a minimum of 3 hours' annual training, to remain up-to-date with best practice methods. All testers must complete an MOT annual assessment, based on this DVSA specification, to maintain their professional status. We offer a package for MOT testers to complete both their MOT annual training and MOT annual assessment.
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Become an IMI Approved Training Centre
If you are not currently an IMI Approved Centre and are considering offering the new MOT qualifications, please visit our 'Become an IMI Approved Centre' page for details on how to apply.
Become a Centre
IMI Approved Centres
As an existing IMI Approved Centre, you can apply to offer the new MOT qualifications using a qualificaiton approval application form.
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(If you are an approved IMI Centre and wish to become a Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) site, please complete the online VTS application form.)
Help! More information
If you'd like to get more details about any of the information included on this page, we're here to help.
Email: MOT@theimi.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1992 519025
Annual Training & Assessment Deadline
The tester will need to complete their annual training AND assessment before 1st June 2017.
Testers MUST record their annual assessment result on the MOT Testing Service (MTS). The DVSA will assume the assessment has not been completed and passed if it is not recorded. Please note: The tester MUST record their training and keep the record for 5 years. The DVSA have supplied a template which can be found on the gov.uk website. The DVSA can take disciplinary action, which could affect their tester status, if they don’t keep training records.
You can find out more from gov.uk - MOT tester annual training and assessments
Non-Compliance
If an MOT tester has not completed the annual training and assessment, their tester status will be changed from Qualified to Suspended.
If the non-compliance is detected before 1st June 2017
The tester status will be changed from Qualified to Suspended on the system until they have successfully completed the annual training and assessment and recorded it appropriatly. The 2016/17 Annual Assessment will be available until 31st May 2017.
If the non-compliance is detected after 1st June 2017
Tester will be suspended. To reinstate the tester will be required to complete and record the 2017-18 annual training and assessment AND complete a VT8 demonstration test.
Have any questions? Get in touch with our dedicated Customer Service Team on +44 (0) 1992 519025 or email: MOT@theimi.org.uk