Special Notices
Special Notices are memos that VOSA use to communicate changes within the MOT scheme. Copies of all those produced since 1993 are downloadable below:
2008
Issue Number |
Subject Content |
MOT testing fee and test slot fee increase. | |
When to print Special Notices, Manual & Guide Pages. Consolidation of Special Notice. Fake Special Notice. | |
Amendments to MOT Testing Guide & Inspection Manuals, Removal of Section D from the MOT Testing Guide, Fake Special Notice. | |
Hazard Warning Lights on Tricycles and Quadricycles; 2003 Specification Diesel Smoke Meters (DSM). |
2007
Issue Number |
Subject Content |
Speed Limiters, New Style VT20 & VT32 | |
Suspension of certain registration plate checks | |
MOT Seminars, MOT Seminar Booking Form and List of Seminar Venues. | |
Registration Plate and VIN Check, Partial Retest, MOT Documentation, Decelerometer, Motorcycle Inspection Manual. | |
Spark Ignition Engine Emission Testing. | |
Introduction of Formal Warning Review, Changes to Class V Lightweight (VL) Threshold | |
Introduction of Stand Alone Testing (SAT) | |
Introduction of Targeted Risk Based Enforcement | |
Cut Waste- Help the Environment | |
Replacement test documentation, contacting the service desk, One Person Testing, Seat Belt Requirements. | |
One Person Test Lanes. |
2006
Issue Number |
Subject Content |
MORI Survey 2006, Quadricycles with hydraulic parking brakes, Employment and Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, Booking and attending a mandatory periodic MOT Refresher Training Course. | |
MOT testing fees, Fees and Appeals poster, Use of electronic messaging and free text options on MOT computerisation, Portable Appliance Testing, MOT Seminars 2007. See MOT Seminars 2007 | |
Trial of a New Process for Urgent Messages, MOT Test: Fees and Appeals Poster, New Retest Procedure, MOT Inspection Manuals & Testing Guide, Booking of Refresher Training Courses, Reading messages on the VTS device. See MOT Test Fees and Appeals Poster (VT9A) | |
Retest Procedures, Spark Ignition Engine Emission Testing on and After 1 August 2006, Equipment Calibration Dates, Fallback Procedure Changes - VTS Device printer failure. | |
What is Emergency Testing, Customer Leaflet explaining the Emergency Test Certificate, Emergency Testing - Quick Start Guide | |
Special Notices issue process, Removal of Print Function DGW, NT Refresher Training, MOT History Check | |
End of Rollout | |
Mismatches, Motorcycle Tyres - Motocross or Similar, New DSM Calibration Procedure - update, Temporary pages - The MOT Testing Guide Sixth Edition & The MOT Inspection Manual (Car & Light Commercial Vehicle Testing), Requirement for access to data sources. See Special Notice 01-06 MOT Testing Guide Updatesand Special Notice 01-06 Inspection Manual Updates |
2005
Issue Number |
Subject Content |
Refresher Training | |
MOT Seminars, New Calibration Procedure, Requirement for access to latest data Sources, Seriously Damaged Marker, MOT Test to be Re-timed, Automated Test Lane (ATL) Equipment, Frequently Asked Questions Wall Chart, Changes to MOT Computerisation Rollout, Removal of Contingency Certificates left at VTSs, Adjustment of Temporarily Allocated Test Slots, MOT Computerisation Escalation Procedures. See Special Notice 08-05 MOT Testing Stations FAQ | |
Introduction of Automated Test Lanes (ATL), How to Apply for ATL Approval, New 2005 Specification Headlamp Aim Tester, New Procedures for Parking Brake Checks, New Procedures for Lighting Checks. See Special Notice 07-05 Inspection Manual Updates and Special Notice 07-05 MOT Testing Guide Updates | |
Changes to Brake Efficiency for Motor bicycles, Motorcycle Inspection Manual page changes, Brake Performance section. See Special Notice 06-05 Brake Performance Update | |
MOT Computerisation - Telephone Requirements, Revised Leaflets, MOT Computerisation - VRM/VIN Mismatches, Spark Ignition Emission Testing on and after 1st August 2005, MOT Testing Fees from 1st August 2005 | |
MOT Computerisation - escalation procedures, Training - Class I & II refresher courses, MOT Computerisation - VRM/VIN Mismatches, MOT Computerisation - Ordering Test Slots | |
Be Prepared for MOT Computerisation, Preparation for Installation and Training, Photographs and Security Questions, Testing After Installation, Using Vehicle Specific Information, Ordering MOT Pads and Goods from VOSA, SBS and VOSA Telephone Numbers | |
MOT Computerisation trials and rollout - update, Reordering VT 20/VT 20Ws, Introduction of new and revised NTT Courses | |
Ordering VT 20/VT20Ws, Pre-funded accounts, new VT10 form. |
2004
MOT Seminars “Bringing the Changes”, Removal of Requirement to Retain VT1, Visitors to your VTS from VOSA or SBS, DVLA Poster. | |
Delivery of VT20 MOT Certificates | |
New Section 9 for the Car & Light Commercial Vehicle Inspection Manual, and revised Introduction pages. See Special Notice 06-04 Inspection Manual Updates for full list of pages, as well as the instruction document. | |
Replacement page for Motor Bicycle & Sidecar Inspection Manual | |
Special Notice 04-04 Inspection Manual Updates, Spark Ignition Emission Testing after 01/08/2004, Extension to BET update deadline, NTT Refresher Courses, MOT Testing Fees from 01/08/2004, Class 7 Brake Testing | |
Intro to MOT Computerisation, MOT Computerisation leaflet, MOT Computerisation Security, "Your Motorbike/Car and the MOT" leaflets, MOT Computerisation update. | |
Get I.T. Ready - MOT Computerisation | |
Motor Bicycle & Sidecar Testing Manual temporary pages - please see Special Notice 02-04 Inspection Manual Updates to access these temporary pages. | |
Vehicles with more than one VIN, Removal of "The Service We Give You" leaflet, New Petrol Emissions Default limits, List of Current SN's and contents. |
2003
"MOT Computerisation - The Countdown", Corrected Emission Data Entry, New Diesel Smoke Meter, Roller and Plate Brake Tester Specifications and Certificates | |
'Reduce Vehicle Crime' Poster, New Diesel Smoke Meter, Roller and Plate Brake Tester Calibration Certificates | |
Introduction of Lightweight Class V Testing in Class VII Testing Stations | |
Updated Emission Data, 'In Service Exhaust Emission Standards' Book (9th Edition) Update | |
Spark Ignition Engine Emission Testing, MOT Testing Fees (1st Aug 2003), Quad and Tricycle Lighting Requirements, MOT Computerisation Equipment Installation Amendment | |
VOSA, Quad Emissions, Narrow Track Vehicles, Low Emission Diesel Engines, Removal of SN 11/02, Number Plate Supply, Regulation Changes, MOT Computerisation, MOT Computerisation Equipment Installation Requirements | |
Windscreen Reminders, Kit Car Emissions, Manual Amendment, Removal of SN1/02, British American Type Headlamps, Mercedes 'A' Class Vehicles, BET Test Compliance Date Extension, 'Best Practice' Seminars |
2002
Data Protection | |
Changes to Seat Belt Requirements for Vehicles With More Than 8 Passenger Seats, Error on Fees and Appeals Poster | |
MOT Inspection Manual - Amendment 11, Consolidated Special Notice Issue 2 - Classes III, IV & VII | |
MOT Testing Fees from 1/8/2002, Data Cleansing, Embossing VT30 | |
Spark Ignition engine Emission Testing on and after 1/8/2002, Temporary Manual Pages, Diesel Smoke Test Fast Pass | |
Spark Ignition engine Emission Testing on and after 1/8/2002, Temporary Manual Pages, Diesel Smoke Test Fast Pass | |
Inspection Manual Temporary Pages, Consolidated Special Notice Issue 3 - Classes I & II only | |
Testing Guide Replacement Pages, Security of Certificates, Computerisation - Device Location Within Testing Station, Publication of Testing Site Details, Microcars Registered as Quadricycles, Electric/Combustion Engine (Hybrid) Vehicles | |
Guidance for AE's on Special Notice 09-01 |
2001
Continued Conformity of 1996 Exhaust Gas Analysers (EGA), Introduction of Mandatory Basic Emission Testing (BET) | |
MOT Testing Fees from 1/11/2001 (Inc. Fees Poster), New Free Retest Item, Calibration of Equipment, Informal Hearings Procedure, Class I & II Definition | |
2000
MOT Testing Fees from 1/10/2000, Credit/Debit Card Transactions, Private Sector, Public Service Human Rights for all, VI National Number (Poster) MOT Guide 1st Amendment | |
VT20 Security, VI Enforcement Activities, VT26 List of Nominated Testers, Embossing VT20 and VT30 Certificates, Testing ABS Systems, Exhaust Gas Testing of 'Large Passenger Vehicles', Articulated Vehicles, New Diesel Smoke Testing Leaflet, Rear Registration Plate Lights |
1999
Seat Belt Checking Advice | |
Year 2000, Dormant Test Stations, Refresher Training, VI Staff, 'Lead Free' Leaflets, Smoke Test Print-Outs, High Level Brake Lamps, Seat Belt Flow Chart, Addition to Seat Belt Installation Exempt List, Suzuki Baleno 1.8, Brake Hose and Fittings |
1998
Revised Fees/Appeals Poster, Seat Belt Checks, Issuing Replacement VT20's, 2 Gas Exhaust Analysers, Class IVA And VA Testing, 'First Test' Vehicles, Office of fair Trading Statement, Intelligence Unit, Seat Belt Requirement Chart, Enclosures. | |
Steering Joints, Citroen 2CV Chassis Corrosion, Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners, Dual Size Marking of Tyres, Checking Side-Lamps, New Style VT20, Testing Standards, Exhaust Gas Analysers, Security of Documents, Year 2000, Data Charts/Books, EGA and Smoke Meter Print Outs, Inspection Check List Price Increase |
1993
Nissan Front Suspension Free-Play - Models: Primera and 300ZX |
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21-05-08 Court Of Appeal Uphold Decision On Romenteik
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.