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Van News 4 Apr 2022Almost one in three vans fail MOT test with brake defect
ATS Euromaster is urging fleets to take preventative maintenance or face the likelihood of vehicle downtime and additional costs.
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Van News 13 Dec 2021Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles opens new site in St Albans
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has opened a new commerce site in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
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Van News 22 Nov 2021RAC launches van breakdown cover
The RAC has launched van breakdown cover amid the increasing number of vans on UK roads.
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Van News 18 Nov 2021Almost half of large vans and a third of LCVs fail their MOT
The research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles suggests that, on average, 45% of vans between 3.0-3.5 tonnes fail their MOT every year.
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Latest News 28 Jul 2021Workshop backlogs expected in September as “MOT Season” begins
Demand for MOT tests between September and December is expected to cause “workshop chaos”, according to Continental Tyres.
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Truck News 26 Nov 2020
DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”
The outgoing head of the DVSA, Gareth Llewellyn, has called for traffic commissioners to be scrapped and HGV inspections to be overhauled.
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Truck News 14 Jul 2020Highways England safety call backed after runaway tyre smashes into HGV
Barry Proctor Services is backing the Highways England call for road users to ensure they carry out simple safety checks on their vehicles and loads before any journey.
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Latest News 23 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers to restart
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have announced that MOT tests for lorries, buses or trailers will restart from July 4.
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Latest News 13 May 2020Rivus provides low cost MOTs to NHS and care workers
Rivus Fleet Solutions has announced it is providing low cost MOTs to support NHS and care workers through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Latest News 14 Apr 2020Volkswagen helps owners check vans amid MOT extensions
With the extension of MOT expiration dates, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has complied a list of key checks to help van operators keep vans road legal.
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Van News 26 Mar 2020
DVSA issues new van MOT test rules
Coronavirus has forced the DVSA to extend the MOT on vans and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs) for six months.
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Latest News 23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers suspended
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has suspended MOTs for all heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs).
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Fleet Management 20 Aug 2018Van operators may need O-licences if EU changes its rules
Despite Brexit, vans of 2.5 tonnes-plus may still have to comply with EU rules, especially when deliveries take them across the border. By Steve Banner
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Van News 3 May 2017
Compliant fleets may face charge to help DVSA target unsafe vans
FTA argues only those that fail their MOT should pay for enforcement action.
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Van News 24 Apr 2017
BVRLA calls for tougher MOT regime for large vans
The BVRLA is urging the Government to reconsider the frequency of tests for some vans in its response to the DfT's consultation on the future of the MOT,
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Van News 19 Apr 2017Charge unsafe van operators not the sector, says FTA
FTA calls on the Government to ensure cost of enforcement against owners of unroadworthy vans is charged to those not complying with the law.
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Van News 26 Aug 2016
TruckEast expands overnight MOT testing
TruckEast has added class 4, 5 and 7 MOT testing to its Thetford servicing facility.
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Latest News 5 May 2016Mercedes-Benz Orwell site offers truck MOT testing
DVSA inspectors have begun conducting truck MOT tests at Newmarket based Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Vans.
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Latest News 14 Mar 2016
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles warns operators to be aware of MOT failures
MOT failures continue to be a major problem, according to figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Latest News 3 Feb 2016
MOT exemptions questioned after crane death
MOT exemptions have been called into question after a crane hire company was fined £700,000 following the death of a driver.
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