zeroemission on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/zeroemission/Recent content in zeroemission on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 30 May 2026 05:30:10 +0000DVSA Implements New MOT Testing Rules for Zero-Emission Vans Starting Mondayhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dvsa-implements-new-mot-testing-rules-for-zero-emission-vans-starting-monday/Sat, 30 May 2026 05:30:10 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dvsa-implements-new-mot-testing-rules-for-zero-emission-vans-starting-monday/Starting Monday, June 1, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will enforce a significant change to the MOT testing rules for zero-emission goods vehicles weighing between 3,501kg and 4,250kg. These electric vans will no longer be classified as heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), meaning they face less stringent testing regulations. Previously, vans in this weight range were subject to mandatory testing at authorized testing facilities (ATFs) after just one year on the road.