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Get and check an MOT

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  • MOT test failure notice: samples
    • 22 October 2021

    Added translation of instructions for requesting replacement certificate.

  • MOT test pass certificate: samples
    • 22 October 2021

    Added translation of instructions for receiving a replacement certificate.

  • Appeal an MOT test result
    • 24 October 2019

    Updated the appeal form and the updated the guidance to make it clearer that you should not have your vehicle repaired before DVSA considers your appeal.

  • MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018
    • 20 May 2018

    Added a link to the eligibility criteria for historic vehicles to be exempt from needing an MOT.

  • Historic (classic) vehicles: MOT exemption criteria
    • 20 May 2018

  • Check your vehicle is safe to drive
    • 5 April 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

  • 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

  • DVSA reveals the top reasons for MOT failures in 2014 to 2015
    • 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

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