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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
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.
Check and report if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or is 'off road' (SORN)
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
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
Paying the Dart Charge: costs, creating an account, paying a fine or Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), applying for a local resident discount.
Find an earlier practical driving test, move it to a later date, or change the test centre you take it at.
Apply online to renew your 10-year driving licence, full or provisional - cost, payment methods, documents and information you need
Apply for your first provisional driving licence from DVLA online to drive a car, motorbike or moped.
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
Register your vehicle as off the road - you will not need to pay vehicle tax until you put it on the road again
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.
Check if you're eligible for a Blue Badge and apply or renew
Renew your driving licence online if you're 70 or over. Use form D46P to apply by post
Replace your full or provisional driving licence with DVLA if it's been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
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