RLR MOT Training and Consultancy

01/09/2026

🚗 MOT TESTER ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING & ASSESSMENT – 2026/27

GROUP B – CARS & PASSENGER VEHICLES

📅 Friday 18 September 2026
⏰ 8:00am Start
⏱️ 4-Hour Course
📍 RLR MOT Training, 66 Alfreds Way, Barking Industrial Park, Barking, IG11 0TJ

More than just passing your annual assessment.

Need to complete your 2026/27 MOT Annual Training & Assessment?

Join us for our classroom-based MOT Tester Annual Refresher Training & Assessment, run in the style of the old VOSA refresher courses.

The session is delivered by former DVSA Enforcement Officers and is designed not only to cover the annual training topics, but to give testers the opportunity to refresh their knowledge, ask questions, discuss testing standards and work through real-world MOT scenarios.

🔧 2026/27 Group B training covers:
Lighting & Headlamp Testing – headlamp aim, conversions, lighting requirements, beam images, multifunction lamps and LED/HID conversions
MOT Testing Guide – training requirements, driving licences, convictions and repute, false declarations, aborting and abandoning tests, being unfit to test, grounds for refusing a test, vehicle details and disciplinary matters
Braking Requirements – discs, drums, pads and linings, cables and linkages, pipes and hoses, hydraulics, brake performance, electromechanical brakes, 4x4 testing and dual-purpose vehicles
MOT Inspection Manual – tyres, suspension, ball joints, bushes, anti-roll bars, subframes, prescribed areas, emissions and smoke testing
Previous Training Topics – revision of relevant subjects from previous MOT training years
Practical discussion & tester Q&A
📝 Annual Assessment Included

Complete your 30-question 2026/27 MOT Annual Assessment as part of the session.

👥 Small-group training – maximum 10 testers

This gives everyone the opportunity to get involved, ask questions and discuss the areas of MOT testing they're unsure about.

DON'T JUST TICK THE ANNUAL TRAINING BOX.

✓ Refresh your knowledge
✓ Question the things you're unsure about
✓ Improve your understanding of current MOT requirements
✓ Become a better MOT tester

📅 BOOK FOR 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 – 8:00AM

Places are limited to just 10 testers.

📞 Call to book: 01279 353307

💻 Or book and pay online:
https://rlrmot.co.uk/ola/services/2026-27-3-hours-cpd-course-with-the-annual-assessment-08-00-18-09-2026 -00c1-4963-a022-0d79514b9dfa

RLR MOT Training & Consultancy
📍 66 Alfreds Way, Barking Industrial Park, Barking, IG11 0TJ
📞 01279 353307
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RLR MOT Training & Consultancy

Refresh your knowledge. Improve your testing. Stay compliant.

MOT Tester Annual Training & Assessment – 4 Hour Course Complete your MOT Annual Training and Annual Assessment in one convenient 4-hour session with RLR MOT Training & Consultancy. Our course is designed for qualified MOT testers who need to complete their DVSA annual training requirements and an...

31/08/2026

🚗 MOT Centre Management Course – 3rd & 4th September 2026

Are you looking to take on an MOT station, become an Authorised Examiner, or improve your knowledge of running an MOT testing site correctly?

Our two-day MOT Centre Management Course is designed for prospective MOT Managers and anyone responsible for the day-to-day operation and compliance of an MOT station.

During the course we’ll cover key areas including:

✅ VTS legislation and DVSA compliance
✅ MOT management responsibilities
✅ Quality systems, checks and audits
✅ Staff development and supervision
✅ Customer complaints and service issues
✅ Maintaining standards and reducing compliance risk

On successful completion, you’ll gain an awarding-body qualification that can be used as part of the process of becoming a DVSA Authorised Examiner.

📅 3rd & 4th September 2026
💷 £500
📍 RLR MOT Training
📞 01279 353307
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so book your place now.

Already running an MOT station? This course is also a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge and make sure your management systems are up to standard.

From former DVSA vehicle examiners!

30/08/2026

🚘 Is ANPR coming to the MOT test lane?

Could we soon see ANPR cameras built into the headlamp aligner, mounted elsewhere in the test lane, or used as part of a more automated MOT process?

We’ve taken a closer look at:

🔹 DVSA’s plans for connected equipment
🔹 ANPR and camera use in MOT testing
🔹 Automatic and robotic headlamp testers already in use around the world
🔹 Patents showing vehicle-facing cameras built into headlamp aligners
🔹 The different ways this technology could be introduced into UK MOT stations
🔹 How it could help reduce fraud, improve vehicle identification and cut down on manual errors

Some of this technology already exists internationally — the big question is how far DVSA will take it in the UK.

👉 Read the full blog to see what we found.
https://rlrmot.co.uk/rlr-mot-blog/f/is-anpr-coming-to-the-mot-test-lane

But we also want to hear from MOT testers, AEs, AEDMs and people working in the trade:

💬 What technology do YOU think would actually improve MOT testing?

Would you support:

✅ Fixed ANPR in every test lane?
✅ ANPR built into the headlamp aligner?
✅ More connected equipment?
✅ Automatic headlamp testing?
✅ More photographic evidence during tests?
✅ Something completely different?

Comment below with what you think would make the MOT scheme better, more accurate and harder to abuse.

It would be interesting to hear what the people actually carrying out MOT tests think should come next.

30/08/2026

🚨 What should you do if DVSA turn up at your MOT station?

Our latest RLR MOT Training & Consultancy blog covers the key steps every AE, AEDM, Site Manager and MOT Tester should know.

We explain:
• why you should ask to see the DVSA officer’s official warrant
• what to do if you have doubts about their identity
• how to handle an unexpected DVSA visit professionally
• what to do if DVSA want to interview you
• the difference between cooperating and feeling pressured to answer immediately
• when to ask for an interview to be rearranged
• when legal advice may be needed
• how the DVSA disciplinary and representations process works

A DVSA visit does not automatically mean disciplinary action, but knowing the correct procedure can make a major difference if concerns are raised.

Read the full blog on our website:
https://rlrmot.co.uk/rlr-mot-blog/f/dvsa-have-arrived-at-your-mot-station-%E2%80%93-what-should-you-do

If DVSA have visited your VTS or you have received disciplinary correspondence, contact RLR MOT Training & Consultancy for specialist MOT compliance and disciplinary support.

📞 01279 353307
📧 [email protected]

A practical guide for MOT Testers, Site Managers, AEDMs and Authorised Examiners from RLR MOT Training & Consultancy.

29/08/2026

Boost your automotive career and strengthen your online presence with RLR MOT Training & Consultancy. Our expert-led training and consultancy services are designed to help professionals meet DVSA standards, advance their expertise, and build a credible brand. Discover tailored programs in vehicle testing and maintenance that support your journey toward success, compliance, and industry recognition.

28/08/2026

We also do consultancy!!

We can help with all aspects of setting up and running a compliant VTS, from applications to full disciplinary support 😉

We set up a new station for Ali 💥

Visit our website or drop us an email to see if we can help you

www.rlrmot.co.uk
[email protected]
01279 353307

28/08/2026

🎉 More successful Class 4 & 7 MOT Testers! 🎉

A big congratulations to our latest students who have successfully completed the Class 4 & 7 MOT Tester Course with RLR MOT Training!

Another great group of technicians who have put in the work, completed their training and assessments, and are now ready to take the next step towards becoming fully qualified MOT testers.

Our course combines the required theory with hands-on practical training, helping candidates build the knowledge and confidence needed to carry out MOT tests correctly and compliantly.

Well done to everyone — another great result!
Thinking about becoming an MOT tester?

If you’re an experienced technician and want to take the next step in your career, visit our website to see the course requirements, upcoming dates and how to apply:

🌐 www.rlrmot.co.uk⁠
📞 01279 353307
📧 [email protected]

27/08/2026

Congratulations to Fred from Cardrome Romford on his successful practical demonstration test with us today 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻

27/08/2026

First practical assessment passed by Luke from Mercedes-Benz Sandown Epson 🥳🔥