TÜV

TÜV [tʏf] m abk (= Technischer Überwachungs-Verein) → MOT (Brit);

durch den TÜV kommen (Aut) → to pass its test od MOT (Brit)

TÜV

The TÜV (Technischer Überwachungsverein) is the organization responsible for checking the safety of machinery, particularly vehicles. Cars over three years old have to be examined every two years for their safety and for their exhaust emissions. The TÜV is the German equivalent of the MOT.