What happens at the end of the horsebox test?
At the test centre, the examiner will check your horsebox, looking for any faults that prevent it from reaching minimum safety and environmental standards. If the examiner finds any faults that can be repaired easily, they can be dealt with on the spot and a certificate issued. Download the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency’s (VOSA’s) defect rectification policy (PDF, 71.34KB) – Opens in a new window. Otherwise the vehicle may need to be taken away so the faults can be fixed by a vehicle repairer. You will then need to book the vehicle in for another test and pay a retest fee. See the page in this guide on fees for the annual horsebox test. If the fault is such that the horsebox is not safe to drive on the road, you may need to arrange for its recovery. Before you bring your horsebox for its test, it is a good idea to check your vehicle breakdown policy to make sure that it includes recovery after a failed test. If you disagree with the test result, you have the right of appeal. The
