MOT station variations
VT01 Variation and Change of Circumstances Letters
If your MOT station has changed entity, premises, landlord, lease terms or bay layout, DVSA may need an updated solicitor confirmation letter. We review the change and prepare the paperwork.
SRA No. 645049
Confirmed before work starts
Standard 5 working days
London based, nationwide
Has Anything Changed at Your MOT Station?
Material changes should not be left until DVSA notices them. A change that affects your legal right to occupy, planning position, bay configuration or Authorised Examiner entity can require notification and an updated letter.
Changes we commonly review
- New company, partnership or sole trader details.
- Change of premises, unit or landlord.
- Lease renewal, assignment or altered permitted use wording.
- Added, removed or reconfigured MOT bay.
What we produce
- Updated solicitor confirmation letter.
- Lease and planning review.
- Advice on whether the change is material.
- Clear list of documents to submit to DVSA.
Fixed Fees – No Hourly Billing
| Service | Fixed fee |
|---|---|
| Variation solicitor letter for change of entity, landlord or premises | From £500 + VAT |
| Variation letter plus new lease review | From £700 + VAT |
| Emergency variation or same-week turnaround | Quoted after document review |
The from figures reflect straightforward variations. More complex situations involving several bays, entities or disputed lease wording are quoted in writing before work starts.
Do Not Wait for DVSA to Find the Change
If a material change has already happened, the practical step is to regularise the position. We will tell you whether a variation letter is likely to be needed and what documents should be prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every change require a new solicitor letter?
Not every change, but changes to entity, premises, landlord, lease terms or bay configuration commonly need DVSA notification and may require an updated solicitor letter.
I am buying an existing MOT station. Do I need a new letter?
Usually yes. A new Authorised Examiner entity normally needs its own confirmation of legal right to occupy, planning position and premises arrangements.
My landlord has changed. Does that matter?
It can. If the legal landlord or lease structure has changed, DVSA may need updated confirmation. Send us the notice or lease documents and we will assess the position.
Changed Something at Your MOT Station?
Call 0203 524 5439 or email admin@nalawsolicitors.co.uk with a short description of what changed. We will confirm whether a variation letter is likely to be needed and quote a fixed fee.