From 1 April 2025, some changes will take effect in the Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle inspection manuals. These updated manuals have been published on the GOV.UK website alongside the current versions.
The main changes cover updates on:
MOT inspection manual for HGVs:
- About this manual
- Interpretation of Terms
- 07 Size & type of tyre
- 09 Sideguards, Rear under-run devices & Bumper bars
- 23 Glass & view of the road
- 34 Pressure/Vacuum Warning and Build up
- 45 Fuel Tanks and Systems
- 59 Brake Systems and Components
- 71 Service Brake Performance
MOT inspection manual for PSVs:
- About this manual
- Interpretation of Terms
- 07 Size & type of tyre
- 16 Passenger Doors, Driver Doors and Emergency Exit
- 21 Interior of Body, Passenger Entrances, Exit Steps and Platforms
- 23 Glass & view of the road
- 45 Fuel Tanks and Systems
- 59 Brake Systems and Components
We have included a revision record section at the front of each manual after the title page where a brief summary of of all revisions can be found.
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