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Motorists could be driving with fake MOTs as expert shares 5 signs to look out for
The first phase covers about 2,500 garages as the agency requires test photos to stop certificates being issued without inspections.
- On August 3, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency implemented the "Photos at Test" scheme, requiring garages nationwide to upload vehicle photos during MOT inspections to prevent fraudulent certificates.
- This initiative combats so-called "Ghost MOTs," where certificates are issued without proper inspections, leaving drivers unknowingly operating dangerous vehicles and risking high repair costs, invalid insurance claims, and fines.
- The first phase of this national rollout involves around 2,500 garages across Great Britain, with further phases expected as the DVSA reviews the scheme's impact on road safety objectives.
- Keith Hawes, director of car leasing provider Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, advised motorists to "always ensure their vehicle physically attends its MOT appointment" and warned against garages promising guaranteed passes.
- Motorists can verify if a vehicle has a valid MOT by checking the government's online tool; if an updated result is missing, owners should contact the testing station to investigate.
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Drivers could be driving with fake MOTs as expert shares 5 signs to look out for
Drivers could think they have a valid and legal MOT certificate but it could be fake - here are five signs to look out for when it comes to…
·Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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