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christos80
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MOT Tester Certificate Equivalence Oct 14, 2013 15:17:15 GMT 1

Post by christos80 on Oct 14, 2013 15:17:15 GMT 1

Hi everyone,

I have a difficult question for you and I want your help if possible.

I'm coming from GREECE and I'm a fully qualified MOT Tester in Greece and I can inspect cars, trucks and motorcycles, as long as Dangerous Goods Vehicles (ADR agreement) and International Carriage Perishable Foodstuffs Vehicles (ATP agreement).

Greek legislation suggests that MOT Inspection Centres all they do is Inspection and no repairs. The vehicle owner is responsible to fix his vehicle if necessary and return to be checked again.

Please let me know whether I can be qualified and work as an MOT Tester in the UK and what the procedure is.
Can I just translate my Greek certificates and Driving Licence and submit them to the Ministry of Transport and then be able to work there?

Any help accepted....
Thank you very much.

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MOT Tester Certificate Equivalence Oct 14, 2013 15:31:51 GMT 1

Post by baz657 on Oct 14, 2013 15:31:51 GMT 1

Hi christos80 and welcome to the forum. The downloadable leaflet giving information is here www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/195030/So_you_want_to_be_an_MOT_tester.pdf

It only gives information on British qualifications but they suggest...

If you have qualifications not on the list but which you believe to
be equivalent please send evidence of the qualification with your
application to VOSA training Services.

The contact details are:-

Vehicle & Operator Services (VOSA),
Training Services, Booking Section,
Berkeley House, Croydon Street,
Bristol, BS5 0DA
Tel: 0300 123 9000

They would also be able to advise you about the requirement where you need to be nominated by a vehicle testing station, which wouldn't be easy as you're currently out of the country.

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christos80
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MOT Tester Certificate Equivalence Oct 14, 2013 19:20:20 GMT 1

Post by christos80 on Oct 14, 2013 19:20:20 GMT 1

Thak you very much baz657!!!

I believe this is where i should start from.
i'm moving to london for pemanent stay on january and i want to minimise the time i will be out of work.

i have two more questions:
a) am i right that in the uk MOT and fixing your vehicle is made by the same person? can i get a job like this even though i do not have hands-on experience on car mechanics?
b) what is the averege salary for a job like this?

sorry about my english, it's been several years since i've spoken the language....

ivor
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MOT Tester Certificate Equivalence Oct 14, 2013 23:25:38 GMT 1

Post by ivor on Oct 14, 2013 23:25:38 GMT 1

Hi cristos,

am i right that in the uk MOT and fixing your vehicle is made by the same person?
Yes that can be so, but some test stations only test & carry out no repairs.

can i get a job like this even though i do not have hands-on experience on car mechanics?
If you are accepted by VOSA to be a tester (NT) your repairing experience is not relevant to that role

what is the averege salary for a job like this?
The best line would be to register with an employment agency as pay rates vary from one area of the UK to another, with London rates being highest

sorry about my english, it's been several years since i've spoken the language....
You should fit in well with most of the UK youth......

christos80 MOT tester in training Posts: 3 Last Online: Nov 14, 2013 13:29:53 GMT 1	MOT Tester Certificate Equivalence Oct 15, 2013 9:51:02 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by christos80 on Oct 15, 2013 9:51:02 GMT 1 Thank you very much for the information and the encouragement ivor. i'll give my best to fit in the country as soon as possible. i'll get back if i have any questions. thanks again
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