{"id":122218,"date":"2026-06-26T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=122218"},"modified":"2026-06-26T01:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T00:28:37","slug":"dvsa-set-to-raise-mot-service-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/dvsa-set-to-raise-mot-service-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"DVSA Set to Raise MOT Service Charges as Major Testing Changes Roll Out Within Weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The revised charges are intended to help testing facilities manage higher operating costs<\/strong> while supporting the long-term sustainability of the heavy vehicle testing network, according to the DVSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes apply only to the maximum service charge that Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs<\/a>) may charge customers for using their testing facilities. They do not alter the statutory MOT test fees for these vehicle categories, nor do they affect the maximum MOT prices for cars and motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the DVSA, the consultation on the proposals ran from 25 September to 21 November 2025 and received 634 responses<\/strong> from across the industry. Most respondents supported the increase, with particularly strong backing from authorised testing facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Maximum Service Charges Will Take Effect in July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From 6 July 2026, the maximum service charge for heavy goods vehicles will increase from \u00a355 to \u00a370. The maximum charge for trailers will rise from \u00a340 to \u00a350, while buses and coaches will see the maximum service charge increase from \u00a370 to \u00a390.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the DVSA, these revised figures remain below the levels that would have applied if the charges had been increased in line with Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation. Under an inflation-linked increase, the maximum service charges would have reached \u00a385 for HGVs, \u00a362 for trailers and \u00a3108 for buses and coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agency said the revised charges are designed to help authorised testing facilities cover rising operating costs while allowing them to plan for future investment in testing equipment<\/strong>. The proposals also aim to maintain a stable and sustainable testing network and encourage additional testing capacity where it would benefit vehicle operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consultation found that 99 per cent of authorised testing facilities supported increasing the maximum service charge. Support also reached 95 per cent among respondents who were both vehicle operators and ATFs, while 62 per cent of vehicle operators backed the proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have a query about driving tests or MOTs, contact @DVSAgovuk<\/a>.

DVLA is not responsible for driving tests or MOTs.#DrivingTest<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jNyovg6S24<\/a><\/p>— Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (@DVLAgovuk) June 24, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>