The short answer is No! To become an M.O.T. tester (vehicle inspector in the UK) and qualified to work on vehicles within MOT Bays or MOT testing centres, you will need to meet certain requirements and complete specific training. Here are the general steps you can follow:
As well as your initial qualifications, to maintain your ability to be an MOT tester, you will also have to take MOT Annual Assessment Training when you’re qualified.
Yes, you must already be a skilled mechanic and have a minimum of 4 years of full-time employment in servicing and repairing vehicles, and furthermore, this experience must be the types or classes of vehicles you want to MOT test once qualified as an MOT tester.
No. You must already be a skilled mechanic and have a minimum of 4 years of full-time employment in servicing and repairing vehicles, and furthermore, this experience must be the types or classes of vehicles you want to MOT test once qualified as an MOT tester.
Our MOT training courses have been developed and are delivered by MOT training staff who are all ex-DVSA senior technical staff, our engaging qualified teachers have been delivering MOT training for over 40 years.
Call us at 0113 469 0572 today or make an inquiry into our MOT courses via our contact form and we will be happy to call you back to discuss your MOT training needs, we can take individual or group MOT course bookings, and are happy to advise or talk through what the best MOT courses and MOT training will be for you or your staff, and to ensure you are both remaining legal, and offering the best most highly trained staff and service to your customer to keep them coming back, keeping their vehicles roadworthy and your MOT service team safe and happy.
The GEA’s aim is to act as a single focal point for our members, representing their interests within the Automotive Industry, and in liaison with other professional bodies and Government organisations.
