The Official MOT Testing Form

If the MOT testing is not working, you can issue your MOT test making use of the "contingency testing" service. The MOT is the annual test that will assess your vehicle safety. It mandatory to the DVLA so that your motor vehicle can be allowed on the UK roads.

The MOT contingency testing certificate should be given by the testing company to the customer.

The official MOT contingency testing form

Here below is the official MOT contingency testing certificate form that you will be given if your vehicles passes the test:

When to use the MOT contingency test certificate form?

Usually, the MOT certificate is generated through the DVSA services system. However, there are two situations for which the MOT contingency test form can be used:

• When the MOT testing service is unavailable because the DVSA is facing technical issues
• There is broadband problem which make the DVSA services unavailable.

How to record my MOT testing certificate?

Once your testing operator has given you your MOT contingency testing certificate, you have to record on the DVSA database, through the agency's online portal. Once you're signed in, you'll have to click the ‘Record contingency test' box. From there, you'll guided to complete the process.

Who to contact in case of problem with my MOT contingency testing certificate?

In case you face any problem, you can always contact the MOT testing service desk, at the following phone number: 0330 123 5654 (available from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, and on Saturday from 8am to 2pm).

Otherwise, you can contact the DVSA MOT testing services through this email address: [email protected]

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