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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 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

Check and report if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or is 'off road' (SORN)

When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed.

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 text or email reminders before your MOT is due. View or cancel existing MOT reminders.

Check how to get an annual test (MOT) for a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or public service vehicle (PSV) - how to book the test, prepare the vehicle and documents and the test result.

Vehicles which must have the annual test - buses, coaches, lorries and trailers, booking and fees.

Pay or cancel vehicle tax, register your vehicle off road, book or check an MOT, insurance

• Updated: 19 July 2023

Management systems, policies and checks you need in place at your MOT centre to make sure MOT testing is done to the right standard.

• Updated: 1 April 2024