02-11-07 Wolverhampton test station to close for refurbishment
VOSA’s test station at Cat and Kittens Lane, W10 7JD in Wolverhampton will be closed for refurbishment from the 6th December 2007 until 7th April 2008. Customers who require tests in this period are advised to book with an alternative station (see contact details below).
The staff from Wolverhampton will continue to test at various stations throughout the region. However, the manager and administrative staff will remain at Wolverhampton test station to respond to any enquiries.
Station manager Alan Beards said: “We would like to thank our customers for their patience whilst we are closed and we look forward to seeing them all again at Wolverhampton test station in spring next year.”
Alternative test stations
Stoke
Station Road, Cold Meece, Stone, ST15 0QP
Tel: 01785 760 213
Birmingham
Garretts Green Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B33 0SS
Tel: 0121 783 65 60 Fax: 0121 628 9090
Kidderminster
Worcester Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7RD
Tel: 01562 745 857 Fax: 01562 753 049
Shrewsbury
Ennerdale Road, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, SY1 3LF
Tel: 01902 397 722 Fax: 01902 398 116
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NOTES TO EDITOR:
VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) is responsible for:
• Processing applications for licences to operate lorries and buses and registering bus services
• Operating and administering testing schemes for all vehicles, including the supervision of the
MOT testing scheme
• Enforcing the law on vehicles to ensure that they comply with legal standards and regulations
• Enforcing drivers' hours and licensing requirements
• Supporting Traffic Commissioners to help them make informed decisions on operator
licensing, vocational drivers and bus registration requirements
• Providing training and advice for commercial operators
• Investigating vehicle accidents, defects and recalls.
For media enquiries about VOSA, please contact: Zita Easton on 0117 954 2561 or Luke Bigwood on 0117 954 3208. You can also e-mail press@vosa.gov.uk
Page last updated: 02/11/2007