Applying for an MOT Test Bay

Whilst the information needed to apply for and subsequently gain authorisation of an MOT bay within your garage is freely available in the public domain, many garage owners save themselves the work involved in successfully navigating these regulations and the VT01 form itself by employing GETECH to perform this function for them.

Our own VT01 assistance service consists of a bespoke service, but around a standard format. 

Site Meeting: We undertake  site visit to understand the space envelope you have available. As a team we discuss, face to face, your requirement for the MOT bay. From this we can agree a final installation arrangement or understand the available options which are then drawn up in CAD for later discussion. During this initial visit we will also supply you with the necessary templates and guidance on obtaining the evidence required for your application which will conform to the DVSA's regulation requirement.

CAD Drawings: We produce a series of layout options or the final agreed installation drawings to support the application

Paperwork Checking: When available, we pre-check your paperwork and make the complete submission on your behalf. Normally within a 2 week period an official "Approval in Principle" (AIP) document will be produced by the DVSA giving you the green light to proceed with the installation and approval of the equipment within a 6 month period. 

Training, civil and electrical work would normally follow the formal "AIP" document although reduced  lead times to revenue earning service can be achieved under many circumstances if proceeding with preparation works in advance of formal DVSA written approval. This is entirely feasible when dealing with an MOT specialist such as ourselves.