The Vehicle Operator Service Agency (VOSA) has announced it is to take advance bookings for the London Low Emission Zone's (LEZ) Low Emissions Certificate (LEC) tests.

From 3 September, it will offer related inspections at all heavy goods vehicle test stations.

The new LEC scheme for the London LEZ complements the existing Reduced Pollution Certificate.

It gives the evidence to certify vehicles with a Euro 1 or 2 engines on the LEC Eligible Engines list or those with approved emission control kit to meet LEZ standards.

This will need to satisfy the Vehicle Certification Agency or the Energy Saving Trust.

The LEZ website www.tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon lists approved kit. VOSA will only test the Euro 1 and 2 engines listed on the LEC Eligible Engines list on the TfL website.  

The test fee is £28 or £17 if it is done at the same time as an annual vehicle test.