Vehicles and driving

Refer to the Health and Safety Executive (opens new window) website for guidance on lifting and work equipment such as LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).

To arrange a LOLER inspection please contact us at fleet.services@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window) or call 01225 770491.

Wiltshire Council is licensed to operate a public MOT station at their vehicle workshops in Devizes. We have the facilities to MOT cars, small mini buses and commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, classes 4, 5, and 7.

How to book

Call us on 01380 725854.

MOTs are by appointment only and are available during depot hours between 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 3.30pm on Fridays.

Services and costs

Fees are set by Vehicle and Operator Services Agency and are not subject to VAT.

Class IV: £54.85
(private cars up to 8 passenger seats - standard cars and light vans)
Class V: £59.55
(private passenger of 13 - 16 seats)
Class VII: £58.60
(commercial vehicles 3000 kg - 3500 kg)
retest (free): within 10 working days
duplicate test certificate: £10.00

Payment

Payments can be made by credit or debit card.

Where to find us

Wiltshire Council
Kennet House
Sergeant Rogers Way
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2ET

Vehicle inspections

The areas to be inspected include but are not limited to:

lighting equipment
steering and suspension
brakes
legal signs
tyres and wheels
seatbelts
mirrors
fire extinguishers
doors and seats
windows
other general areas

Our staff should be expected to carry out their duties in a safe manner. We will not tolerate any abuse or aggressive behaviour towards our staff.

Hackney vehicles should be inspected every six months and will take approximately half an hour. A letter will be sent out to remind you when your vehicle inspection is due, when you receive the letter contact fleet services to arrange a convenient date and time.

Please make sure you take a copy of your current MOT certificate and identification badge with you for the inspection.

For a full list of what will be inspected please see the inspection procedure document: Hackney and Private Hire Licence (PDF, 121 KB)(opens new window).

Contact

Email: fleet.licensing@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window)

Fleet Licensing
Highway Operations
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN

Taxi vehicle appointment request

Areas to be inspected include but are not limited to:

tracking (security of bolts, correct type of fasteners, track damage and any other irregularities)
passenger and wheelchair restraints
wheelchair access and equipment including ramps and wheelchair lifts

The following equipment must be placed inside the vehicle for testing as well:

all tracked seats
ramps
wheelchair tie down equipment

WAV's are required to be inspected every 12 months and will take approximately 45 minutes. However, it is likely that the WAV and six-monthly inspections will be carried out at the same time in which case this will take approximately one hour. Please make sure that you bring a current valid LOLER certificate (should your vehicle be fitted with a hydraulic lift) and any type approval or body conversion certification that is relevant to the vehicle being inspected.

As with the six-month inspections, a letter will be sent out to remind you when your vehicle inspection is due; when you receive the letter it will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner to ensure the inspection is carried out on time and to contact fleet services as above.

For a full list of what will be inspected please see the inspection procedure document: WAV vehicle inspection (PDF, 60 KB)(opens new window).