MOT Checker - Instant MOT Status and History Check

Enter the vehicle's UK registration number into the search box above. Our MOT checker queries the official DVSA database and returns the full MOT history within seconds — including every pass/fail result, test dates, mileage readings, advisory notices, and the current MOT expiry date. No account or payment is required.

An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is a mandatory annual roadworthiness inspection for most UK vehicles older than three years. It checks safety-critical systems including brakes, lights, tyres, steering, emissions, and bodywork. A vehicle without a valid MOT is illegal to drive on public roads (except to a pre-booked test) and driving without one can invalidate your insurance.

Yes. Our MOT checker works for any vehicle registered in Great Britain, including cars, vans, motorcycles, and motorhomes. It uses the DVSA database which covers all MOT tests conducted since 2005. Northern Ireland vehicles use a separate DVSA NI database and may show limited history.

The MOT expiry date shown in our checker is the date by which the vehicle must have passed a new MOT test. If the date has passed, the vehicle does not have a valid MOT and is not legally roadworthy. You can book an MOT up to one month early without losing any days from the existing certificate.

Advisories are items flagged by the MOT tester that are not severe enough to cause a failure but should be monitored or repaired soon. Common advisories include minor tyre wear, small amounts of play in steering components, or light corrosion. They do not prevent a vehicle from passing, but they indicate areas that may fail in future tests if left unaddressed.