Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 87440

Motor Vehicles: Glass

Tabled: 3 November 2025

Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to require MOT tests to check that (a) front windows and (b) windscreens comply with legal light transmission limits.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

Driver visibility is an important safety consideration at the MOT, with the tester required to check the driver’s field of vision for obstructions. This includes inspecting the windscreen and front side windows for excessive tinting and discolouration. Th...

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