DVSA Special notice 02-2024 clarification for diesel plate values

4th April 2024

DVSA have received several queries relating to the Special notice published 2nd April 2024: when to apply the addition of 0.05 to the plate value.

The instruction applies to all vehicles which are tested to the plate value regardless of what value is displayed.

You must add 0.05 to the plate value into the smoke tester when prompted.

The addition of 0.05 becomes the limit for pass or fail.

The addition of 0.05 does not apply to vehicles tested to default values where there is not a manufacturers specified limit attached to the vehicle.

For example:

1. a vehicle presented with a plate value of 0.01 enter as 0.06

2. a vehicle presented with a plate value of 0.1 enter as 0.15

3. a vehicle presented with a plate value of 0.5 enter as 0.55

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team:

📞 0333 358 2555 or email training@thetestcentre.co.uk