Private Hire and Hackney Carriage vehicle test

If the vehicle passes the test and we have received the documentation required, the window disc and rear plate will be given to you after the test. Your paper licence will be emailed to you within 24 hours of your vehicle passing the test.

At the vehicle safety test

• Please ensure that you bring your driver I.D. badge along with you to the test, no badge no plates.
• The black bracket must be fitted to the rear of the vehicle, if you have booked in a new vehicle a black bracket will be provided to you at the vehicle inspection to fit after the vehicle test.
• You will need to either have a spare tyre or a means of inflation and a warning triangle.
• Present your vehicle with the correct decals and visors for your Operator.
• Have your old plate and windscreen disc ready to hand back (if applicable)
• Hand over your old plate and windscreen disc (if applicable)

What if I am unable to attend?

If you are unable to attend, please email taxi.testing@bradford.gov.uk with your full name, registration number and the reason for the cancellation at least 3 working days before the test (working days are Monday to Friday), otherwise you will incur costs.

I work for more than one operator, what decals do I need to display at my inspection?

Your decals must match the operator on your badge, if you have more than one operator on your badge, you must display your ‘main’ operator with permanent, tamper-proof decals (decals and visors). The magnetic ones can only be used to cover up the permanent stickers when you are working for your second operator. You must never have more than 1 operator displayed.

What if my vehicle fails?

We will provide a vehicle failure sheet which provides an explanation and whether there is any re-test fee to pay. If the vehicle is re-tested and passes within 10 days you will still be able to collect your plate in the workshop.

If your vehicle does not pass within 10 days you will need to email us at taxi.testing@bradford.gov.uk to arrange for another test.

I can’t find my badge. Can I still collect my plate?

You will need to present your badge at your vehicle inspection to collect your plates. If you have lost your badge, please submit a request for a replacement badge using this link. Please ensure the replacement badge is with you on the day of test.

Vehicle test guidelines

Please do

• Be punctual for your appointment, you must arrive 5 minutes before your inspection time. Failure to arrive on time will result in your vehicle not being tested and a wasted test fee will be payable.
• Park in an allocated parking spot before your test.
• Display the windscreen visors, side door decals and no smoking sticker.

Health and safety

• You must not drive your vehicle into the workshop unless instructed by the examiner. Please remove any valuables from your car.
• Do not bring children to the workshop.
• Do not attempt to put your vehicle on the ramp unsupervised.

If you are not attending for a vehicle inspection, you must not park in the depot due to congestion, your vehicle will be clamped and a release fee will be payable.