https://govmotcheck.co.uk/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-do-an-mot-history-check.webpHow to check MOT historyFive step guide showing how to do an MOT history check with a registration numberhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-far-back-does-mot-history-go.webpHow far back MOT history goesStats showing how far back MOT history goes for cars, HGVs and Northern Irelandhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-defect-categories-dangerous-major-minor-advisory.webpMOT defect categoriesTier chart explaining MOT dangerous, major, minor and advisory defect categories in historyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-history-mileage-check.webpSpotting a mileage dropExample timeline of odometer readings in an MOT history check showing a mileage drophttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-history-red-flags-when-buying-a-used-car.webpMOT history red flagsChecklist of MOT history red flags to look for when buying a used carhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-history-great-britain-vs-northern-ireland.webpMOT history: GB vs NIComparison of MOT history in Great Britain and Northern Ireland records and certificateshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-reminder-how-long-before.webpWhen MOT reminders arriveStats showing when free MOT reminders arrive before a car, lorry or Northern Ireland testhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-status-vs-mot-history.webpMOT status vs MOT historyComparison of what an MOT status check and an MOT history check each show https://govmotcheck.co.uk/mot-and-tax-check/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-check-mot-and-tax-on-a-car.webpCheck MOT and tax in 4 stepsFour step guide showing how to check MOT and tax on a car using its registration numberhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/tax-and-mot-history-checker-results-explained.webpWhat each tax result meansFour coloured tiers explaining what taxed, SORN, untaxed and exempt results mean in a tax and MOT history checkerhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/can-you-tax-a-car-without-mot.webpTax due but no MOT? Do thisSteps showing how to tax a car without an MOT by declaring SORN, testing, then taxinghttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-year-is-tax-and-mot-exempt.webpTax and MOT exempt: the datesTimeline showing the cut-off dates for tax exempt and MOT exempt classic vehicles in the UKhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/sorn-or-tax-a-car.webpTaxed car vs SORN carComparison table of taxing a car versus declaring SORN covering use, insurance, refunds and MOThttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/first-year-vehicle-tax-rates-by-co2.webpFirst-year VED, petrol carsBar chart of first year vehicle tax rates by CO2 emissions band for petrol carshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/check-mot-and-tax-before-buying-a-used-car.webpBefore you buy: tax and MOTChecklist for buyers who want to check MOT and tax before buying a used carhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/selling-a-car-tax-and-mot-what-to-do.webpSelling: your tax and MOT stepsSteps for a seller explaining what to do about tax and MOT when selling a carhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-much-is-vehicle-tax-2026.webpVehicle tax rates at a glanceKey vehicle tax rates for 2026 including standard rate, six month rate and expensive car supplement https://govmotcheck.co.uk/mot-due-date/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/when-is-my-mot-due.webpFind your MOT due dateFour step guide showing when is my MOT due and how to find the datehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-early-can-you-get-an-mot-done.webpHow early can you test?Comparison of testing inside the early MOT window versus earlier, showing how early you can get an MOThttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/set-up-mot-reminder.webpSet up an MOT reminderSteps to set up an MOT reminder by text or email on GOV.UKhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/earliest-mot-date-calculator.webpExample: working out the windowTimeline example of the earliest MOT date calculation for a 20 December expiryhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/driving-with-expired-mot.webpExpired MOT: where you standTiers showing what happens when driving with an expired MOT and the allowed exceptionshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-expiry-date-explained.webpMOT date key factsKey facts about MOT expiry dates including first test age and early test windowhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/when-does-a-new-car-need-its-first-mot.webpA new car's first MOTTimeline of when a new car needs its first MOT from registration to test monthhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/things-to-check-before-mot.webpBefore your MOT is dueChecklist of things to check before your MOT is due such as lights and tyreshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/should-i-get-my-mot-early.webpTest now or wait?Guide on whether to get your MOT early or wait for the window to open https://govmotcheck.co.uk/book-an-mot/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-book-an-mot.webpHow to book an MOTFive step guide showing how to book an MOT with an approved test centrehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-choose-an-mot-test-centre.webpChoosing an MOT centreComparison of what to check when choosing an MOT test centre near youhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/maximum-mot-fees-by-vehicle.webpMaximum MOT feesMaximum MOT test fees for cars, motorcycles and vans according to GOV.UKhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-retest-cost.webpMOT retest feesTiers showing when an MOT retest is free, partial or a full feehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-to-bring-to-an-mot.webpWhat to bring to an MOTChecklist of what to bring and prepare before taking your car to an MOThttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-early-can-you-book-an-mot.webpThe early MOT windowTimeline showing the one month early MOT window and what happens if you test soonerhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-fee-comparison-by-vehicle.webpMaximum fees comparedBar chart comparing maximum MOT fees for different vehicle typeshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/types-of-mot-test-station.webpTypes of MOT stationComparison of independent garages, chains and test-only MOT stations https://govmotcheck.co.uk/mot-northern-ireland/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-check-ni-key-numbers.webpNI MOT key numbersKey Northern Ireland MOT numbers including car test fee, retest fee and retest windows for mot check nihttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-northern-ireland-vs-great-britain.webpNI MOT vs GB MOTComparison of how the MOT works in Northern Ireland and Great Britain, covering agency, booking and certificateshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-book-mot-ni.webpHow to book an MOT in NIStep by step guide showing how to book an MOT in Northern Ireland through the DVA online servicehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/when-is-first-mot-due-northern-ireland.webpFirst test age in NIChart of first MOT test ages in Northern Ireland for cars, light goods vehicles, HGVs and trailershttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-test-centres-northern-ireland.webpDVA test centres by countyNumber of DVA MOT test centres in each Northern Ireland county listed by NI Directhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-much-is-an-mot-in-ni.webpNI MOT full test feesBar chart of Northern Ireland full MOT test fees by vehicle class from the NI Direct fee tablehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/failed-mot-ni-what-happens.webpAfter the NI MOT testPossible outcomes after an MOT test in Northern Ireland: pass, fail, retest and appealhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-retest-ni.webpNI MOT retest timelineTimeline of the Northern Ireland MOT retest windows from original test to 21 days and 60 dayshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-exemption-ni.webpNI 40-year exemption checklistChecklist for the Northern Ireland MOT exemption for vehicles over 40 years old and unchangedhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-does-the-mot-check-ni.webpThe four stages of the NI testThe four stages of the Northern Ireland DVA vehicle test from emissions to underbody inspection https://govmotcheck.co.uk/what-is-an-mot/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-is-an-mot.webpMOT key numbersKey facts showing what is an MOT: three years to first test, one year validity, fine up to 1000 poundshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/history-of-the-mot-test.webpHistory of the MOTTimeline of the history of the MOT test from 1960 to 2018 including emissions and exemptionshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-is-checked-on-an-mot.webpWhat is checked on an MOTChecklist of what is checked on an MOT: brakes, steering, lights, tyres, suspension, body, seat belts and emissionshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-is-an-mot-test-carried-out.webpHow an MOT test worksSteps showing how an MOT test is carried out from registering the vehicle to recording the resulthttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-to-bring-to-an-mot-2.webpWhat to bring to an MOTChecklist of what to bring to an MOT and how to prepare your car beforehandhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-defect-categories.webpMOT defect categoriesMOT defect categories explained: dangerous, major, minor and advisory with their pass or fail outcomeshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/difference-between-mot-and-service.webpMOT vs serviceComparison of the difference between an MOT and a car service by purpose, legal status and repairshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-test-classes.webpMOT test classesOverview of MOT test classes 1 2 4 5 and 7 showing the vehicles each class covers https://govmotcheck.co.uk/mot-failures-and-advisories/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-defect-categories-dangerous-major-minor-advisory-2.webpThe four MOT defect categoriesMOT defect categories explained: dangerous and major cause a fail, minor and advisory still passhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/if-your-car-fails-mot-can-you-drive-it.webpCan you drive after an MOT fail?Steps showing if your car fails MOT can you drive it, based on old MOT validity and dangerous defectshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-retest-rules.webpMOT retest rules comparedMOT retest rules compared: left at the centre, next working day and taken away within 10 working dayshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-tyre-rules.webpMOT tyre rules for carsMOT tyre rules for cars: 1.6mm tread depth, cut limits and windscreen-style thresholds from the DVSA manualhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-brake-test-results-explained.webpMOT brake efficiency minimumsMOT brake test results explained with minimum efficiency percentages for service, secondary and parking brakeshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-diesel-emissions-test-limits.webpDiesel smoke limits at the MOTMOT diesel emissions test limits by first-use date for smoke opacity when no plate value is shownhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/which-warning-lights-fail-mot.webpWhich warning lights fail an MOT?Which warning lights fail MOT: engine, ABS, airbag, ESC and TPMS compared with minor-only lampshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/pre-mot-checklist.webpPre-MOT checklistPre MOT checklist of easy checks for lights, tyres, wipers, plates and warning lamps before a testhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-appeal-an-mot-failure.webpHow to appeal an MOT failureHow to appeal an MOT failure timeline from discussing the result to the DVSA complaint form deadline https://govmotcheck.co.uk/mot-rules-and-exemptions/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/penalty-for-driving-without-mot.webpNo MOT penalty vs test costBar chart comparing maximum fine for driving without an MOT, dangerous condition fine and maximum car MOT feehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-happens-if-you-drive-without-mot.webpDriving without MOT: risk levelsTiered graphic showing what happens if you drive without an MOT from legal journeys to dangerous vehicle offenceshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/can-you-drive-to-an-mot-without-an-mot.webpDriving to a test without an MOTSteps showing how to legally drive to an MOT without an MOT by booking first and driving directlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-report-a-car-with-no-mot.webpHow to report a car with no MOTSteps for how to report a car with no MOT to the police including registration and locationhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-appeal-an-mot-result.webpMOT appeal deadlinesTimeline of DVSA MOT appeal deadlines for failed and passed tests including corrosion caseshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-old-does-a-car-have-to-be-mot-exempt.webpMOT exemption key numbersKey numbers for how old a car has to be MOT exempt including 40 year and 30 year ruleshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-declare-mot-exemption.webpBefore you claim MOT exemptionChecklist for how to declare MOT exemption for a historic vehicle including V5C and V112https://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/which-vehicles-are-exempt-from-mot.webpWhich vehicles need an MOT?Comparison table showing which vehicles are exempt from MOT and which still need annual tests https://govmotcheck.co.uk/mot-certificate/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/mot-certificate.webpMOT certificate key factsMOT certificate key facts including validity, replacement cost and fine for driving without a valid MOThttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-long-is-an-mot-certificate-valid-for.webpHow long an MOT certificate lastsTimeline showing how long an MOT certificate is valid for and how early testing keeps the renewal datehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/what-does-an-mot-certificate-look-like.webpWhat an MOT certificate showsChecklist of details shown on an MOT certificate including registration, VIN, odometer and test centrehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-to-get-a-replacement-mot-certificate.webpReplace a lost MOT certificateSteps for how to get a replacement MOT certificate online using the registration and V5C numberhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/replacement-mot-certificate.webpOnline vs MOT centreComparison of online and MOT centre routes for a replacement MOT certificate by cost and requirementshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/check-mot-certificate.webpCheck an MOT certificateChecklist for buyers to check an MOT certificate against the online record before buying a used carhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/vt20-mot-certificate.webpVT20, VT30 and VT32 explainedGuide to VT20, VT30 and VT32 MOT certificate codes and what each document meanshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/replacement-mot-certificate-northern-ireland.webpGreat Britain vs Northern IrelandComparison of replacement MOT certificate options in Great Britain and Northern Ireland https://govmotcheck.co.uk/mot-motorcycles-vans-evs/2026-11-08monthlyhttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/which-mot-class-is-my-motorbike-or-van.webpWhich MOT class is my vehicle?Comparison chart showing which MOT class applies to motorcycles, vans and three-wheelers by size and weighthttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/motorcycle-mot-cost.webpMaximum MOT fees by classStatistics showing the maximum motorcycle MOT cost for standard bikes, sidecars, cars and class 7 vanshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/how-much-is-a-motorcycle-mot-compared-with-a-car.webpMaximum MOT fee comparedBar chart comparing how much a motorcycle MOT costs against sidecar, car and class 7 van maximum feeshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/common-motorcycle-mot-failures.webpMotorbike MOT defect levelsFour defect categories on a motorbike MOT: dangerous, major, minor and advisory, with what each meanshttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/motorcycle-mot-checklist.webpMotorcycle MOT checklistChecklist of pre-test checks for a motorcycle MOT covering lights, tyres, brakes, chain and number platehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/book-motorcycle-mot.webpHow to book a motorcycle MOTSteps to book a motorcycle MOT from finding an approved station to collecting the resulthttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/electric-car-mot.webpElectric vs petrol car MOTComparison of an electric car MOT with a petrol car MOT showing the exhaust emissions differencehttps://govmotcheck.co.uk/assets/img/when-is-the-first-mot-due-on-a-motorbike.webpMotorbike MOT timelineTimeline showing when the first motorbike MOT is due and how early you can renew while keeping the date https://govmotcheck.co.uk/about/2026-11-08monthly https://govmotcheck.co.uk/contact/2026-11-08monthly https://govmotcheck.co.uk/privacy/2026-11-08monthly https://govmotcheck.co.uk/cookies/2026-11-08monthly https://govmotcheck.co.uk/terms/2026-11-08monthly https://govmotcheck.co.uk/disclaimer/2026-11-08monthly https://govmotcheck.co.uk/accessibility/2026-11-08monthly