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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
Renew or tax your vehicle for the first time using a reminder letter, your log book or the green 'new keeper' slip - and how to tax if you do not have any documents
Check and report if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or is 'off road' (SORN)
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.
Find out what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car
Find an earlier practical driving test, move it to a later date, or change the test centre you take it at.
Check a vehicle's details, tax and SORN status and expiry dates on the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) database - online and telephone enquiries
Book your official DVSA practical driving test for cars from £62, or other types of practical driving tests, including motorcycle and driving instructor tests
Tell DVLA you've sold your vehicle or transferred it to a new registered keeper (owner), or that you've bought a vehicle
Book your official DVSA car or motorcycle theory test for £23, or other lorry, bus and Driver CPC theory tests.
Change the address on your full or provisional driving licence for free - do it online or by post
Apply for your first provisional driving licence from DVLA online to drive a car, motorbike or moped.
Register your vehicle as off the road - you will not need to pay vehicle tax until you put it on the road again
Apply online to renew your 10-year driving licence, full or provisional - cost, payment methods, documents and information you need
Get a replacement vehicle log book (V5C) if yours is lost, stolen, damaged, not received for a new vehicle or if you need to update details.
Update your vehicle log book (V5C) and send it to DVLA to change your address.
Replace your full or provisional driving licence with DVLA if it's been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Use the MOT testing service to record MOT test results, update your examiner details, and check and buy MOT slots.
Find the right phone number, email or postal address to contact DVLA about driving licences, vehicle tax, medical enquiries and vehicle registration
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