DVSA uncovers major MOT fraud cases as thousands of offenders risk £2,500 fines
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DVSA uncovers major MOT fraud cases as thousands of offenders risk £2,500 fines.
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The number of fraudulent MOT cases has surged dramatically across the UK, with recorded incidents nearly doubling over 12 months.Figures from the DVSA revealed that so-called "ghost MOT" cases rose from 976 to 1,809 in just one year, highlighting what motoring experts describe as an escalating threat to road safety.
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Drivers leave believing their car has undergone a comprehensive safety assessment when essential checks on components such as tyre tread have never been carried out.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Halfords has warned that the official statistics represent only a fraction of the true problem, due to detecting fraudulent certificates proving extremely difficult.
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