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Inspection Manuals for PSV and HGV updated from 1st April 2025

18 Mar 2025

The manual contains the inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).

The manual is for everyone who takes part in vehicle examinations and maintenance and explains:
•    acceptable reasons for failure
•    application of specific relevant requirements
•    procedures and standards used during testing

Previous inspection manuals in use to end of March 2025

Further information:
PSV
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/psv-inspection-manual?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e491500f-fde2-4e6d-930f-e8f5f9774c11&utm_content=immediately 

HGV
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hgv-inspection-manual?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d3542bd2-d37a-4293-9266-5b201ede95d2&utm_content=immediately