V G Nash and Son – Vehicle Test Station in Braintree ATF/DVSA

Test Centre Name: V G Nash and Son

List of Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) vehicle test stations where annual vehicle tests can be conducted, including addresses and contact details.

ATF and DVSA Vehicle Test Station Address

V G Nash and Son
4 Swinbourne Drive
Springwood Industrial Estate
Braintree
CM7 2YP

Call: 01376 331042
Fax: 01376 348992

Email: mot-tests@vgnashandsons.co.uk
Website: http://www.vgnash.com

Vehicles Tested: A – All Vehicles and Trailers (PSV GV TRLs)
Site access notes: All vehicles meeting current health and safety requirements can be tested on site. ADR can be tested. LEZ Phase 3 can be tested – vehicles must have a minimum of 150mm clearance between the inside edge of the tyre and the inspection pit on each side. Tests may not currently be carried out under the Motor Cycles Etc. (Single Vehicle Approval) Regulations 2003 and the Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2009. No dangerous goods vehicles. No petrol powered vehicles.

Lorries and buses (including coaches) must be tested each year. The first test should be 12 months after the vehicle was first registered with DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency).

Trailers must be tested one year after they were first sold or supplied.

The test can be done at a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) test station or a privately owned Authorised Testing Facility (ATF). Both use DVSA staff and the same test standards.

Braintree ATF/DVSA Vehicle Test Stations