From April 29, the DVSA will no longer issue paper MOT pass certificates for certain drivers as it moves to becoming more environmentally friendly.
The move forms part of the agency’s digital transformation which saw the roll out of the new Manage Your Vehicle Testing digital service across vehicle testing.
MOT garages and pre-funded account holders will have a digital account to manage their transactions with the DVSA to help streamline the process while helping be more environmentally friendly.
The purpose of going completely digital was to provide a better platform for vehicle testing services, the DVSA explained, with HGV pass certificates being digital by default.
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GETTYIn a blog post, the DVSA said: “We’re asking businesses to start thinking about how you can implement these changes. We will be working with industry and frontline colleagues to ensure everyone is aware of these changes.
“Now that digital certificates are available, from April 29 this year we are going to stop printing MOT pass certificates, by default, at the time of the test.
“In most cases, you won’t need the physical piece of paper and I’d encourage you to view the vehicle’s record on MOT history instead ensuring the details on the certificate are correct and check for any advisory items.
“But, by exception, the VSA (Vehicle Standards Assessor) will still print a copy if you really need one – for example, if you have any difficulties accessing the internet.”
One of the biggest changes with using the digital platform to access MOT certificates is its ability to capture data quickly and make test results available in real-time.
Drivers can now see MOT results on the MOT history service as soon as the annual test is completed. They can then view and download a copy of the pass certificate if they want to.
Currently, however, only certificates from 2021 are available to download on the MOT history.
Writing in a blog post, the agency added: “I’d encourage you to start thinking about how your business can adopt these changes, if you’re not already accessing MOT certificates digitally.
“We recognise there are responsibilities under your operator’s licence but in nearly all cases.
“You don’t need the piece of paper if the information is recorded and available digitally - should we or the traffic commissioners need to view it.”
Publications such as the Inspection Manual and Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness will updated to reflect the push towards digital.
The agency said it is also working with the Traffic Commissioners, so they are aware of these changes and ability to view vehicle records digitally.
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GETTYDrivers who may have questions are encouraged to join the DVSA blog post where they can post queries in the comment section to receive a response.