{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/goods-vehicles-plating-and-testing-regulations-1988/regulation-16",
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  "legislation": "uksi/1988/1478",
  "legislation_title": "The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/goods-vehicles-plating-and-testing-regulations-1988",
  "path": "regulation/16",
  "kind": "regulation",
  "number": "16",
  "heading": "Fees for re-tests",
  "text": "(1) Subject to paragraphs (4) ... and (6), where the applicant for a re-test requests that a re-test under regulation 15 be carried out within 14 days after the vehicle was submitted for its first examination or periodic test (as the case may be) the fee for the re-test shall be determined in accordance with the Table below by reference to the description of vehicle—\nTable\n(1)\nDescription of vehicle\n(2)\nFee where re-test is carried out at a vehicle testing station provided by the Secretary of State under section 52(2)(a) of the 1988 Act (£)\n(3)\nFee where the re-test is carried out at premises designated by the Secretary of State under section 52(2)(b) of the 1988 Act (£)\nMotor vehicle with 2 axles\n49\n35\nMotor vehicle with 3 axles\n69\n49\nMotor vehicle with 4 or more axles\n91\n65\nTrailer with 1 axle\n25\n18\nTrailer with 2 axles\n35\n25\nTrailer with 3 or more axles\n46\n33\n(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (5), in circumstances other than those described in paragraph (1), the fee for a re-test under regulation 15 shall be the fee determined in accordance with the Table in regulation 12 by reference to the description of vehicle, as if the re-test was a first examination or periodical test.\n(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply to a further re-test in a case where—\n(a) a previous re-test has been carried out on the vehicle in circumstances other than those described in paragraph (6), and\n(b) the applicant for the further re-test requests that the further re-test be carried out within 14 days after the vehicle was submitted for the previous re-test;\nand, subject to paragraphs (4) ... and (6), in such a case the fee for the further re-test shall be determined in accordance with the Table in paragraph (1) by reference to the description of vehicle.\n(4) Where the time arranged for a re-test is, at the applicant’s request, out of hours, the fee payable under paragraph (1) or (3) in respect of the re-test shall be increased by £20.00 in the case of a motor vehicle and £13.00 in the case of a trailer.\n(4A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(5) Where the time arranged for a re-test is, at the applicant’s request, out of hours, the fee payable under paragraph (2) in respect of the re-test shall be increased by £38.00 in the case of a motor vehicle and £24.00 in the case of a trailer.\n(5A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), (3) and (4), the fee for a re-test under regulation 15 shall be £13.00 in the case of a motor vehicle and £7.00 in the case of a trailer if—\n(a) the vehicle is submitted for a re-test on the same day as the day on which the first examination or periodical test (as the case may be), was carried out, or on the first day thereafter on which the relevant vehicle testing station is open.\n(b) the fee for the first examination, periodical test or last preceding re-test, as the case may be, has been paid; and\n(c) the re-test is due only to one or more defects in the vehicle as a result of which any of the following prescribed construction and use requirements are not complied with, namely those contained in—\n(i) the following items in paragraphs 1 and 2 in Part I of Schedule 3, namely items 4, 5, 7, ... 9, 11, 12, 14 (in so far as it relates to the emission of an oily substance) and 16;\n(ii) items 17, 18 , 18A and 19 in paragraph 2 in Part I of Schedule 3 ...;\n(iii) paragraphs 3, 3A and 3B in Part I of Schedule 3;\nand the requirements of Part II of Schedule 3 so far as those requirements relate to the condition of the spare wheel carrier, fuel tanks and system, bumpers and the cab.\n(7) The fees payable under this regulation shall be paid on submission of the vehicle for the re-test.\n(8) In paragraph (6), “the relevant vehicle testing station”, in relation to a re-test, means the testing station at which the re-test is to be carried out pursuant to arrangements made under regulation 15.",
  "extent": "E+W+S",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Reg. 16 substituted (1.10.1993) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/2048), regs. 1, 6"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(1) substituted (3.3.1997) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/82), regs. 1, 5(2)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "Word in reg. 16(1) omitted (20.4.2009) by virtue of The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 4(1)(a)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F4",
      "text": "Reg. 16(1) Table and words substituted for words (30.8.2004) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1873), regs. 1, 4(2)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F5",
      "text": "Reg. 16(1) Table substituted (1.10.2014) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2115), regs. 1, 4"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F6",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(1) Table inserted (8.6.2015) by The Deregulation Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/971), art. 1(2)(b), Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(a)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F7",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(1) Table substituted (8.6.2015) by The Deregulation Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/971), art. 1(2)(b), Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F8",
      "text": "Reg. 16(2) substituted (20.4.2009) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 4(1)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F9",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(3)(a) substituted (30.8.2004) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1873), regs. 1, 4(3)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F10",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(3) substituted (3.3.1997) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/82), regs. 1, 5(4)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F11",
      "text": "Word in reg. 16(3) omitted (20.4.2009) by virtue of The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 4(1)(c)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F12",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(3) substituted (30.8.2004) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1873), regs. 1, 4(4)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F13",
      "text": "Reg. 16(4)(4A) substituted for reg. 16(4) (3.3.1997) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/82), regs. 1, 5(5)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F14",
      "text": "Word in reg. 16(4) substituted (20.4.2009) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 4(1)(d)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F15",
      "text": "Sums in reg. 16(4) substituted (20.4.2009) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 6 Table"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F16",
      "text": "Reg. 16(4A) omitted (20.4.2009) by virtue of The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 4(1)(e)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F17",
      "text": "Reg. 16(5)(5A) substituted for reg. 16(5) (3.3.1997) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/82), regs. 1, 5(6)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F18",
      "text": "Word in reg. 16(5) substituted (20.4.2009) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 4(1)(f)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F19",
      "text": "Sums in reg. 16(5) substituted (20.4.2009) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 6 Table"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F20",
      "text": "Reg. 16(5A) omitted (20.4.2009) by virtue of S.I. 2998/799, regs. 1, 4(1)(g)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F21",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(6) substituted (30.8.2004) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1873), regs. 1, 4(5)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F22",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(6) substituted (20.4.2009) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 4(1)(h)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F23",
      "text": "Sums in reg. 16(6) substituted (20.4.2009) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/799), regs. 1, 6 Table"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F24",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(6)(a) substituted (2.1.1994) by The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/3013), regs. 1, 5(5)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F25",
      "text": "Word in reg. 16(6)(c)(i) omitted (1.4.2002) by virtue of The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/487), regs. 1, 4"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F26",
      "text": "Word in reg. 16(6)(c)(ii) inserted (4.1.2010) by The Road Vehicles Lighting and Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3220), regs. 1, 17(2)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F27",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(6)(c)(ii) omitted (11.8.2003) by virtue of The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1816), regs. 1, 5"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F28",
      "text": "Words in reg. 16(6)(c)(iii) substituted (20.3.2013) by The Road Vehicles (Testing) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/271), regs. 1(2), 6"
    },
    {
      "type": "I",
      "label": "I1",
      "text": "Reg. 16 in force at 23.9.1988, see reg. 1"
    }
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    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T16:00:19.714158+00:00"
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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