The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) uses a disciplinary points system to gauge the severity of shortcomings. The total number of points is used as a guide to the appropriate level of disciplinary action.
Changes to the points threshold
From 1 April 2025, the threshold for disciplinary action will change from 30 points to 40 points. This will allow low-scoring shortcomings to be dealt with more efficiently through advice and guidance.
The changes to the MOT testing guide are summarised below:
Appendix 8:
Disciplinary procedures Sections 6 and 7 – changed the disciplinary points threshold from 30 points to 40 points. Sections 3, 11 and 12 – changed the disciplinary points allocated to shortcomings. 8 Split testing -–clarification on points applied to testers and other person involved in the test.
Appendix 6: Tester training and demonstration tests Section 8. Demonstration tests – updated 'Assessment of continuing competence' as the threshold for disciplinary action is now 40 points.
Discipline Section 10. Disciplinary action flow chart – updated to show that the threshold for disciplinary action is 40 points.
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