Editing MOT test (section)

==Changes==
===2012===
In 2012 the MOT test was radically overhauled with many items not previously included in the test now becoming standard.<ref>[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/car-servicing-repair/mot-changes-2012.html The AA - New mandatory test items from 2012] Retrieved 20 February 2012</ref>

It also saw the introduction in Great Britain of 'receipt style' plain paper certificates that serve as a notification that a 'pass' entry has been recorded on the DVSA database. The MOT test number contained on the certificate gives access to the vehicle's current test status as well as its test history from 2005 onwards, via the DVSA web site. MOT certificates in Northern Ireland continue to be issued on paper, accompanied by a paper 'certificate disc' which must be displayed on the vehicle. Display of these discs has been mandatory on Northern Ireland tested cars since 2008. However, this was abolished in April 2015.

From 18 November, the MOT<ref>{{cite web|url=https://motorscan.co.uk/mot-check-guide|title=A guide to the MOT Test|access-date=16 October 2020}}</ref> certificate shows the vehicle's recent mileage history. This was introduced as part of a government initiative to reduce vehicle crime. Where available, the mileage history will comprise the readings associated with the three most recent VT20s (test passes) along with the date of those readings.

===2018===
From 20 May 2018, the way that the MOT test works in England, Scotland and Wales changed to comply with EU Directive 2014/45. This involved some changes to the way the test is carried out and reported, with the basic essence of the test remaining the same. After 20 May 2018, vehicles first registered forty years prior were exempt from the requirement for a MOT test.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-changes-from-may-2018-guidance-for-mot-testers/overview-of-mot-changes-from-may-2018|title=Overview of MOT changes from May 2018|access-date=12 May 2018}}</ref>

===2019===
From 1 October 2019, the way that the MOT test worked in England, Scotland and Wales changed to comply with the new connected equipment legislation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-special-notice-04-19-mot-connected-equipment/mot-special-notice-04-19-mot-connected-equipment|title=MOT Special Notice 04-19 |access-date=31 October 2019}}</ref> This only applied to any applications to open a new MOT centre, reopen a MOT centre or make a change of ownership of a MOT centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.garageequipmentonline.com/connected-mot-equipment|title=Do I need to Replace my Existing Equipment?|access-date=31 October 2019}}</ref>

===2020===
From 1 April 2020, all Class 4 vehicle MOT expiry dates were extended by six months if the date fell on or after 30 March 2020. This was implemented due to the coronavirus outbreak across the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020|title= Coronavirus: MOTs due from 30 March 2020|access-date=1 April 2020}}</ref> Although the six-month exemption was granted, vehicles that were still being used were required to be kept in a roadworthy condition, and penalties were still issued for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-23|title=Coronavirus COVID-19 Lockdown and MOTs|url=https://www.mrclutch.com/blog/covid-19-lockdown-and-mots/|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Mr Clutch|language=en-GB}}</ref>

===2021===
From 1 May 2021, exhaust gas analysers and diesel smoke meters were able to connect directly to the MOT testing service as part of the connected equipment legislation.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-01|title=Learn About MOT Connected Equipment|url=https://concept-ge.co.uk/learn-about-mot-connected-equipment/|access-date=2022-12-20|website=Concept Garage Equipment|language=en-GB}}</ref>

=== 2025 ===
In 2025, the DVSA began tackling "ghost MOTs"—fraudulent certificates issued without testing—by trialling a system where testers must upload photos of the vehicle in the test bay to verify its presence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Chris |date=3 Feb 2025 |title=How we're combating fraud and error within the MOT |url=https://mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/how-were-combating-fraud-and-error-within-the-mot/ |website=Gov.uk}}</ref>