Manuals and Guides

A range of manuals and guides published by VOSA are available to both purchase and download. Further publications as well as DVDs can be found on the following pages:

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• Newsletters

Ordering Manuals and Guides

The majority of publications that appear on this page are available online as PDF files and can be downloaded for free. Follow the guidance on the pages below when ordering.

Vehicle testing manuals and guides
Complete index of all VOSA's testing manuals, some of which are available as downloads.

Operator licensing guides
Complete index of all VOSA's operator licensing guides, all of which are downloadable.

Bus service registration guides
Complete index of all VOSA's bus service registration guides, all of which are downloadable.

Drivers hours and Tachograph guides
Complete index of all VOSA's drivers hours and tachograph guides, all of which are downloadable.

Tachograph Centre Manual - Special notices
Special Notices relating to changes in Tachograph centre manual.

Safety and maintenance guides
Complete index of all VOSA's safety and maintenance guidance, all of which are available as downloads.

Miscellaneous guides
Complete index of all VOSA's procurement and weight guidance, all of which are available as downloads.

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News

30-06-08 VOSA publish revised Categorisation of Defects
An updated Categorisation of Defects is now available from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

21-05-08 Court Of Appeal Uphold Decision On Romenteik Adobe PDF Document
VOSA welcomes the news that Romentiek BVBA have failed in their latest attempt to overturn a decision made by the Traffic Commissioner to refuse an appeal for the return of their impounded vehicles.

21-05-08 New Bristol test station opens
VOSA welcomes the news that Romentiek BVBA have failed in their latest attempt to overturn a decision made by the Traffic Commissioner to refuse an appeal for the return of their impounded vehicles.