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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) will be able to charge higher maximum service fees for heavy vehicle MOT tests from 6 July 2026.
The move affects MOT testing for buses, coaches, HGVs and trailers, with the agency stating that the changes are designed to help maintain a reliable and sustainable testing network across the UK.
New maximum service charges
From 6 July 2026, the maximum service charges ATFs can apply will increase to:
- Bus and coach tests: £90 (previously £70)
- HGV tests: £70 (previously £55)
- Trailer tests: £50 (previously £40)
ATFs will continue to determine their own pricing, provided charges remain within the permitted limits. As a result, some operators may see little or no change to their current testing costs.
Why are the charges increasing?
The maximum ATF service charge limits have remained unchanged since 2010. DVSA says the increase reflects rising operating costs and is intended to help ensure testing facilities can continue delivering reliable MOT services for commercial vehicle operators.
The agency believes the revised limits strike a balance between supporting ATFs and maintaining access to high-quality testing services across the country.
What this means for operators
Fleet operators, transport businesses and trailer owners should be aware that MOT testing costs could increase, depending on the rates charged by their chosen testing facility.
However, the new figures represent maximum permitted charges rather than mandatory fees. With ATFs remaining free to set their own prices, competition within the market is expected to continue, helping to keep costs competitive for operators.
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