Get and check an MOT

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• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Department for Transport, and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

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• Check your vehicle is safe to drive

  5 April 2018

• MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018

  31 March 2018

  Added a link to samples of the new MOT certificate design.

• MOT test pass certificate: samples

  29 March 2018

  Added samples of the new design of MOT certificates because defects will be categorised differently from 20 May 2018.

• MOT test failure notice: samples

  29 March 2018

  Added samples of the new design of MOT certificates because defects will be categorised differently from 20 May 2018.

• Extending first MOT date to 4 years

  18 January 2018

  Government response to consultation and summary of responses published.

• First MOT test to remain at 3 years to protect road safety

  18 January 2018

• New MOT reminder service launches in beta

  13 November 2017

• Check the MOT history of a vehicle

  20 October 2017

• Get MOT reminders

  18 October 2017

• Report a vehicle with no MOT

  3 August 2017

• Complain about an MOT

  11 May 2017

  An updated version of the form has been published.

• MOT fails could be avoided by basic car maintenance

  13 February 2017

• Boost for motorists as government proposes no MOT test for first 4 years

  22 January 2017

• Historic (classic) vehicles: MOT and vehicle tax

  12 December 2016

• Raising the standard of MOT testing to improve road safety

  12 July 2016

• Reasons why your car fails an MOT

  27 January 2016

• Car parts checked at an MOT

  21 May 2015

• Motorcycle parts checked at an MOT

  21 May 2015

• Check a used vehicle you’re buying

  16 February 2015

• Replace a lost or damaged MOT certificate

  10 December 2014

• Getting an MOT

  10 December 2014

• Check the MOT status of a vehicle

  10 December 2014