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Apply for a trailer's first MOT (annual test)

Apply for a trailer over 3,500kg first used before 29 October 2012 to have its first MOT (annual test).

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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
18 July 2013
Last updated
8 November 2021 — See all updates

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Application for a first examination of a trailer or semi-trailer

Ref: VTG2L

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Use this form to apply for a trailer’s first annual test after its been imported or manufactured.

Only use this form for trailers over 3,500kgs that were first used before 29 October 2012.

  1. Download and fill in the application form.

  2. Save the application form on your computer.

  3. Send the application form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using the service to apply for a vehicle test.

  4. Pay the application fee by credit or debit card (DVSA will contact you to do this after you’ve applied), cheque or postal order, or using a pre-funded account.

Your application can be delayed if you do not fill in the application form correctly.

You can also send the application by post.

DVSA Trailer section

Trailer Section
Testing and Support Services
DVSA
The Ellipse
Padley Road
Swansea
SA1 8AN

Trailers manufactured after 29 October 2012

For trailers over 3,500kgs manufactured after this date, apply for permission to supply a large goods trailer for use on the road. You need to have evidence of type approval.

Once a trailer has been in use for more than a year, book an MOT (annual test).

If it was used outside Great Britain for 12 months or more

If your trailer was manufactured after 29 October 2012 and was used outside of Great Britain for 12 months or more before you apply for a ‘letter of consent’ from DVSA, you also need to book an MOT (annual test) after consent has been issued.

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Updates to this page

Published 18 July 2013
Last updated 8 November 2021 + show all updates

  1. Updated VTG2L form.

  2. Updated form VTG2L

  3. First published.

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Part of Get an annual test (MOT) for a lorry, bus or trailer: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check when your test is due and get reminders

    1. Check when your annual test is due
    2. Get reminders by email or text message

  2. Step 2 Book the test

    1. Find your nearest test centre and book your test

    The cost will vary depending on where you take the test.

    1. Check the fees for heavy goods vehicles or trailers
    2. Check the fees for public service vehicles

    Fill in an application form before you book your test if it's the first time it's been tested and it's:

  3. Step 3 Prepare your vehicle

    1. Check your vehicle’s headlamp aim
    2. Check the brakes if it's a heavy goods vehicle
    3. Check what to do if your vehicle carries dangerous goods

    You can get your vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic to prepare for the test. They should be using the test standards in the:

  4. and Prepare the documents you need

    1. Check what documents you need to take with you

    You need to bring extra documents if your vehicle is used to carry dangerous goods, or if it's exempt from having a tachograph or speed limiter.

  5. Step 4 Take your vehicle to the test

    1. Find out what happens at the test centre

    At the end of the test, you'll be told if your vehicle has passed or failed.