Overview
- The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency put the new caps into effect on July 6, 2026, allowing authorised testing facilities to charge up to £70 for HGVs, £50 for trailers and £90 for buses and coaches.
- Car and motorcycle MOT prices are unchanged and remain at £54.85 and £29.65 respectively.
- The DVSA says the caps had not been uprated since 2010 and the rise is intended to support a stable testing network and future investment in equipment.
- The agency collected more than 630 consultation responses with reported strong support from testing centres but lower backing from some vehicle operators, and it will publish a fuller response summary soon.
- Industry groups warn the 9–11% increase in total test costs could squeeze small hauliers, though testing centres can still charge below the new caps so many operators may see little immediate change.