How do I find out when my MOT is due?

Enter the number plate above. We show the exact MOT expiry date from the official DVSA record, along with the tax status and the full MOT history. It's free.

When is a car's first MOT due?

A new car in the UK needs its first MOT three years after it was first registered. After that, it must be tested every year.

Can I drive without a valid MOT?

No, apart from driving to a pre-booked MOT test. Driving without a valid MOT can mean a fine of up to £1,000, and your insurance may be invalid.

When is my MOT due?

Enter the number plate to see the exact MOT expiry date — plus the tax status and full MOT history — from official DVSA records.

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How to check when an MOT is due

Every MOT test result is recorded by the DVSA, including the date the current certificate expires. Enter the registration above and we read back the exact expiry date, so you know how long is left — and we show the full test history at the same time, which matters far more if you’re buying.

MOT rules worth knowing

•First MOT: a new car needs its first test three years after it was first registered, then every year after that.
•Driving without one: illegal except to a pre-booked test, and it can invalidate your insurance. The fine can reach £1,000.
•Renewing early: test up to a month (minus a day) before expiry and you keep the same renewal date, so you don’t lose any time.

Buying a car? The history matters more than the date

A valid MOT only means the car passed on the day of the test. The pattern over the years — recurring advisories, repeat failures, the mileage trend — tells you far more. Our full report even estimates whether it’s likely to pass its next test, based on more than 2,200 real outcomes. Start with a free MOT history check.

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