Glossary
DVSA
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is responsible for MOT testing standards and vehicle roadworthiness enforcement.
DVSA publishes the MOT Inspection Manual that testers must follow. It's separate from DVLA but the two are often confused.
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.
Class 7 MOT
Class 7 covers goods vehicles between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. Here's what it means for a garage.
DVLA
The DVLA is the UK's driver and vehicle licensing agency. It's the source of truth for reg-based data.
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.