New MOT 'photo rule' from August affects all UK drivers

The update has come into effect in thousands of places10:31, 05 Aug 2026People who have their vehicle booked in for an MOT this month could have pictures taken to prove they are not breaking any rules as part of a new nationwide crackdown. The new process is being rolled out in garages across parts of England, Scotland and Wales.‌Eventually, this will become a mandatory part of the process that the majority of vehicles undergo every year to determine whether they are safe to drive on UK roads. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has been planning to enforce this in garages to stamp out a dangerous problem.‌What is changing?From August 3, 2026, garages that perform routine MOT tests will start taking and uploading a photo of a vehicle at the time of the test using a smartphone, t