Booking Conditions

LANE RESTRICTIONS:

Height Restriction 16.4ft / 5m

All vehicles must be loaded

No petrol vehicles tested

DEFECT RECTIFICATION POLICY:

Must be approved by a member of ATF staff for minor alterations and must be agreed on the day

ALL VEHICLES MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TEST TIME WHEN ARRIVING PLEASE REPORT TO ATF OFFICE & WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS FROM A MEMBER OF THE ATF STAFF

For every vehicle test the driver/presenter will be expected to comply with all site safety requirements, including the wearing of any necessary protective equipment (e.g. ear defenders, high visibility clothing etc.) as directed by ATF staff.

You must remain with the vehicle during the test and must not wander unaccompanied around the test station.

If you cannot keep your appointment, you must give at least 8 days’ notice to avoid loss of fees. This must be done by E-mail

Prefunded Account holders should ensure sufficient funds are available in their account to cover test fee(s) 8 days in advance of each test date.

All payments must be made 10 days prior to test date to confirm booking.

On the day of the test, you must ensure that:

Your vehicle is clean enough to examine, fully roadworthy and has sufficient fuel to carry out the test,

The VIN/chassis number is firmly attached and legible

The driver and vehicle arrive punctually and follow the instructions of testing staff,

The vehicle does not emit substantial quantities of smoke

Any door, tailgate, boot lid, fuel cap, floor coverings or other device capable of being opened or accessed is not locked or fixed in such a way that a thorough check cannot be carried out,

The vehicle or its contents is not in such a condition that any meaningful check would risk endangering anyone or damaging the vehicle or any other property,

In the interest of safety, you do not bring any children under 16 years or animals (including pets) to the test station,

You must follow the advice of testing station staff regarding where, and when, mobile phones can be used. The use of mobile phones (including using them with a hands-free or Bluetooth attachment) is restricted in some areas of the test station. Under no circumstances should you use a mobile phone when driving a vehicle or assisting with the inspection,

Tyre ages must be clearly marked and visible,

All voluntary tests must be conducted outside of MOT testing hours.

Please bring these documents with you on the day of the test:

Current test certificate

The current plating certificate or, for an unregistered vehicle, both type of approval documents,

A legible ministry plate displayed and permanently fixed on the vehicle; you must ensure that the ministry identification mark is clearly displayed and permanently fixed on trailers. The presenter must be familiar with the vehicle and will be expected to accompany the vehicle throughout the inspection.

The presenter must be able to operate all controls, put the vehicle over the inspection pit (where applicable) manoeuvre/steady the vehicle and operate brake controls as part of the roller brake test.

If you are presenting a new vehicle, you must have confirmation the vehicles details have be uploaded to DVSA