Free MOT Check: When is My MOT Due?

Instantly find your MOT due date and check your vehicle's history for free

Having a valid MOT is a critical part of vehicle ownership, but do you know when your MOT is due?

Enter your car’s reg into our free MOT checker to instantly learn when your certificate expires and then book an inspection in seconds at your ideal test centre if it’s fast approaching.

Plus, we’ll show the vehicle’s entire MOT history to help you identify any advisories or red flags – perfect if you’re looking to buy a new car.

How to Use Our MOT Checker

  1. Enter your reg and click ‘Check My MOT Now’

  2. Review your car’s MOT expiry date and full MOT history, along with the clear recommendations we provide based on your due date

  3. Either sign up for our free MOT reminder service or book an appointment at a local test centre

Here are just some of the ways using our MOT checker can save you stress and hassle when your inspection is due in future.

Offers You a FREE MOT Reminder Email Service

If you’re looking for a helping hand to remember your MOT due date next year, why not sign up to our reminder service after your check?

We send reminder emails four weeks, two weeks and seven days before your expiry date, giving you the helping hand you need to make next year’s test run much smoother.

Alternatively, we send a generic MOT reminder for every car reg that has made a booking through our system four weeks before the expiry date. You don’t have to sign up to receive this; just make a booking for your chosen vehicle after checking when your MOT is due.

Guides You Towards Booking the Best Deal in Seconds

If you need to book an MOT quickly, we offer effortless, transparent comparison to every UK driver as part of our mission to connect everyone with their perfect garage. If your inspection is due, just enter your postcode to compare dozens of local MOT centres and book the best deal in seconds to take the stress out of a last-minute test.

Gives You the Chance to Create a User Account to Store Key Details

By creating an account to store your vehicle details, not only will you be able to check your MOT due date whenever you like, but you’ll also get a wealth of information about your car to help you take better care of it.

Through our User Portal, you’ll be able to see:

  • Key vehicle details, such as MOT and tax expiry, MOT history and emissions data

  • Any charges you’ll need to pay, such as Clean Air Zones or the Congestion Charge

  • Advisories from your last MOT test

  • Current mileage (as at last MOT)

  • Any active recalls for your vehicle

  • And so much more!

We’ll keep you in control of future MOT testing and give you a complete overview of your car.

Frequently asked questions

If your vehicle has not yet had its first MOT, there will be no history to display.

If your car has just sat its first MOT test and there is no information showing, the database may still be updating. This can take a couple of hours, depending on how soon after the inspection your chosen test centre uploads the result.
If your MOT has expired, you can only drive your car on UK roads if you're on your way to a pre-booked test. If you're stopped by the police, you must be able to prove this with confirmation from the garage.

You may not drive your car under any other circumstances if the MOT has expired. You're also not allowed to park on public roads as a vehicle with a lapsed MOT is deemed unroadworthy.
We draw data directly from the DVLA's vehicle database which is constantly updated after every completed MOT test. This ensures you always see accurate results for the correct vehicle.
You may have booked a previous MOT test more than one month in advance of the original expiry date or missed a previous due date.

Alternatively, your vehicle may have been sold to a used car dealership where a previous MOT certificate may have expired, causing it to be retested before it was sold on.
You can find out whether any UK vehicle is roadworthy by checking its MOT history. If the MOT certificate has expired, it should not be driven on public roads.

If you're buying a used car, you can check any past advisories (and whether a previous owner allowed them to develop into faults) to ensure the vehicle has been properly maintained.

You can also ensure the mileage is accurate and hasn't been altered in any way.
If you notice the mistake within 28 days, you should contact the MOT test centre where the inspection was conducted. If the mileage mistake on the certificate was their fault, they should reissue a replacement MOT certificate with the correct mileage on it.

If you notice the mistake after 28 days, you will need to report the error to the DVSA by emailing motreplacement@dvsa.go.uk. To make this change, they will need photographic proof of what the mileage should be as well as proof that the photo was taken on the day of the MOT test.
Yes, many test centres listed on our comparison site offer same- or next-day MOT testing to make a last-minute inspection a bit easier.

Once you've entered your reg and postcode, either order results by Availability (using the Sort By box in the top-right corner) or select a specific date from the calendar on the left-hand sidebar to see who offers same-day MOT testing near you.

We always recommend contacting your chosen MOT centre after making the booking to ensure they can fit you in before your expiry date to avoid additional stress or disruption.
Yes, you can check the MOT due date and history of as many vehicles as you like using our free check.
Click on the 'My Account' button in the top right corner of the screen. You will then be prompted to create a login using an email address and password and can then add a vehicle you'd like to manage via your account by clicking the blue 'Add Vehicle' button.
You can add as many vehicles as you'd like to your account, effortlessly managing your entire household's MOT expiry dates.
Yes, as part of our duty of care to all UK drivers, we send an MOT reminder four weeks before the vehicle's due date if you've made a booking for that registration through our platform.

You can also sign up for more bespoke MOT reminders to receive an email four weeks, two weeks and seven days before your expiry date.
Enter a valid email address after checking your vehicle's MOT expiry to instantly sign up to our reminder service.
No, you only need to book an MOT test once a year to keep it roadworthy. This is usually within a month, minus a day, of your vehicle's expiry date.

Booking an MOT at any other time brings no additional benefits and will change your expiry date moving forwards which can become confusing.
If your car was registered less than three years or more than forty years ago, it's exempt from MOT testing and so you're not legally required to book an inspection.

You can still have your vehicle tested if you wish, which we recommend drivers of older vehicles continue to do even when they become MOT exempt - especially if they're frequently used.