I want to go for the IVA test in April so I was after a rough Idea of how soon to send off forms and fees etc. Also do the wait times also vary from
site to site.? and does anyone have a preference for a particular testing station? (or any to avoid for that matter) I'm in the south east though
willing to travel.
[Edited on 13/2/12 by Mr C]
South east as in Kent? Gillingham is possibly your closest. Heard many bad things about them including my own experiences. One tester was heard
boasting that he's never passed a car first time!!
You can book a test at anytime and specify a date. Allow about 2 weeks for booking.
we (essex kitcar club) put 4 cars through Norwich,
and 4 first time passes.
Eddie99 took his car there, and unfortunately there was a new tester.
who was very strict.
Mitcham are good from my experience.
Norwich was fair with my one. Only a few fails things like sharp edges, steering self centre plus a few other minor things. So I'd rate them.
Had my test at Yeading last week (fail on just a few items). They were very fair. Will see how the re-test goes.
Waiting time was just days. If you ring the central VOSA number in Swansea they can tell you the waiting time at a particular test centre. Then on
the application form you can choose a specific day (inc. AM or PM) or you can request ASAP.
Good luck!
Mitcham used to do mornings only
I heard Mitcham is closed now.