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Annual inspections
You will be contacted by Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) about 30 days before your annual inspection is due.
SGS will follow the guidelines found in the Taxi Vehicle Inspection Manual (PDF 948KB), which includes updated information about the inspection of taxi wheelchair ramps (section L2).
The inspection costs £178, but you won't need an MOT certificate once you have your licence as the inspection is very thorough.
If your taxi fails the inspection, you'll be given a fail notice and must have it inspected again, at no charge, to check that repair work has been done.
On-street inspections
Public carriage examiners may carry out an on-street inspection of your taxi.
If your taxi fails this, you will be issued with an 'Unfit' notice and won't be able to use your vehicle as a licensed taxi. If this happens you should:
- Get repairs done
- Telephone 0845 378 2345 and make an appointment to have your taxi repairs checked by SGS
If SGS are satisfied with the repairs, your 'Unfit' status will be removed and you will be able to start operating again immediately.
Contact us
- Email: enquiries@pco.org.uk
- Phone: 020 7126 1638 to speak to someone in the Taxi Delivery and Contract Management Team.
