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The DVSA has announced more details about a major change to MOT tests , expanding a trial of a new anti-fraud measure. The new policy involves testers taking a photograph of the vehicle undergoing its MOT , which will then be uploaded to the digital MOT Testing Service. ‌

The aim of this initiative is to verify that the vehicle has indeed been to the garage, in an effort to prevent 'ghost MOTs'. These occur when an MOT certificate is issued without the vehicle having undergone the annual inspection. ‌

A previous trial saw 170 MOT testers across 62 garages snapping pictures of cars and other vehicles using mobile phones or tablets. Following the success of the trial, the DVSA has confirmed plans to expand the project. ‌

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