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clutchking88
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How long can I stop testing for Oct 17, 2016 18:40:49 GMT 1 via mobile

Post by clutchking88 on Oct 17, 2016 18:40:49 GMT 1

Hi everyone. I carried out my last test in June and have been on a bit of a hiatus from testing ever since. I'm now self employed as a mobile mechanic but the garage I use for my tyres and tests have asked me if I can test for a couple of days a week for them.
My question is this. Can I jump straight back into testing if I am put in there system or have I been out of the game too long and have to do some training. Can't really find any info online

neil82 MOT tester Posts: 128 Class tested: 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: Mar 27, 2024 9:42:22 GMT 1 Likes: 71	How long can I stop testing for Oct 17, 2016 19:18:42 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by neil82 on Oct 17, 2016 19:18:42 GMT 1 as I see the regs you should be within the 6 month rule so no demo test should be needed but you will have to comply with the new training regime, i`m out of it now, and not missing it one bit

ivor MOT tester "Failure is always an option." Mythbusters Posts: 1,981 Class tested: 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: Apr 8, 2023 11:19:45 GMT 1 Likes: 720	How long can I stop testing for Oct 18, 2016 13:02:18 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ivor on Oct 18, 2016 13:02:18 GMT 1 Maybe best to ring your area office to confirm but I think you should be OK to test at the moment

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How long can I stop testing for Oct 18, 2016 14:26:00 GMT 1 Gaz likes this

Post by pete on Oct 18, 2016 14:26:00 GMT 1

From the Testers Guide. Nominated testers / E4 / section 2 / paragraph 1

Regular Testing. DVSA require that the NT must complete at least one test every six months for each group of vehicles that the NT is approved to test to maintain familiarity.

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stealth Ex VOSA/DVSA Posts: 2,017 Last Online: Mar 1, 2018 23:06:10 GMT 1 Likes: 1,651	How long can I stop testing for Oct 19, 2016 22:37:17 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stealth on Oct 19, 2016 22:37:17 GMT 1 You are allowed 6 months, over that & you will be automatically blocked & will have to do a demo test observed by a VE. You will also need to pass the annual assessment before the end of March 2017.
	If I was to agree with you, that would make us both wrong !

prb5244 MOT tester Posts: 319 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Mar 6, 2022 18:09:23 GMT 1 Likes: 57	How long can I stop testing for Oct 21, 2016 17:40:49 GMT 1 via Tapatalk Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by prb5244 on Oct 21, 2016 17:40:49 GMT 1 I think if you leave it till after end of march 2017 you have sit and pass the new tester qualifications so good idea to take annual test before to keep your license going
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