Car, motorcycle and van MOT tests

Getting an MOT for a car, motorcycle or van, check the vehicle's status or history, or get MOT reminders.

Services

  • Check the MOT history of a vehicle from 2005 onwards, including if it passed or failed, its mileage and why it failed, download MOT test certificate

  • Find out the MOT test status of a vehicle - check the date of the MOT test and the expiry date of an MOT test pass.

  • Use the MOT testing service to record MOT test results, update your examiner details, and check and buy MOT slots.

  • Sign up to get free reminders by text message or email a month before your MOT is due

  • Contact the police to report a vehicle with no MOT - you need the vehicle's number plate, make, model and colour.

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