Taxi compliance testing

This is a mechanical inspection of a vehicle, carried out to DVSA MOT standards as a minimum. It is to make sure a vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use.

There are more requirements to meet standards for passenger comfort and safety and the reputation of Calderdale Council licensed vehicles.

If you are applying for a new vehicle licence, the vehicle must pass a compliance test.

If you are renewing a licence, the test required depends on the age of the vehicle from its first registration.

Vehicle owners will be notified when a compliance test is needed.

To book your pre-compliance for your wheelchair accessible vehicle (Hackney Carriage vehicle only):

• Email licensing@calderdale.gov.uk with “Taxi Pre-Compliance” in the Subject heading.

To book your Vehicle Compliance test:

• Email licensing@calderdale.gov.uk with “Compliance Test” in the Subject heading.

We will call you back to arrange your appointment and take payment for the test. To find out how much it costs, see: Licence fees.

Take your vehicle to:

Battinson Road Depot,
Battinson Road,
Halifax.
HX1 4PL.

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the test is due;
• Park your vehicle in one of the two parking bays marked MOT;
• There is no need to report to reception, the assessor will greet you at the MOT bay
• Only one person is allowed to enter the viewing area during the Compliance Test.

Note: Please do not enter the main garage without the assessor present.

If you miss an appointment for a compliance test, your fee will not be reimbursed.

Note: You can only get a refund if you give 24 hours notice that you want to cancel your appointment.

Your vehicle must be retested if it fails the compliance test.

For retest fees, see: Licence fees.