Glossary
Class 7 MOT
Class 7 is the MOT class for goods vehicles above 3,000kg and up to 3,500kg design gross weight.
Class 7 requires a wider bay and different equipment (e.g. play detectors rated for heavier loads). Not every garage offers Class 7 — those that do usually own the local LCV book.
See also
More glossary terms
MOT
The MOT is the annual UK roadworthiness test for vehicles over 3 years old. Here's what it means for a garage.
Class 4 MOT
Class 4 covers most cars and light vans up to 3,000kg. Here's how it affects workshop scheduling.
DVLA
The DVLA is the UK's driver and vehicle licensing agency. It's the source of truth for reg-based data.
DVSA
The DVSA regulates MOT testing and vehicle standards in the UK. It's the rule-maker your MOT bay follows.
Workshop bay
A workshop bay is one work area — usually a lift or a floor space — that can hold one vehicle at a time.
Job card
A job card is the record of work carried out on a vehicle — parts, labour, notes and photos.