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Free MOT check

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Read the whole record.

Every MOT since 2005, mileage at each one, advisories, ULEZ and recalls. Live from DVSA.

On every report

The same record a garage sees, laid out so the story is obvious.

A timeline of tests. A mileage line you can sanity-check. Defects grouped by how serious the tester rated them. Nothing held back behind a paywall.

22,988
approved MOT stations
8,954
recalls on the DVSA register
2005
the year the record starts

  • MOT status and expiry

    Valid or not, the date, and days left.

  • Full test history

    Result, date, mileage and test number for every test.

  • Defects and advisories

    Dangerous, major, minor and advisory, in the tester's words.

  • Mileage record

    Odometer at every test, so gaps and drops stand out.

  • Plate decoded

    When and roughly where the registration was first issued.

  • ULEZ and recalls

    Compliance verdict with reasoning; open recall flag.

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More: when is my MOT due, the pre-MOT checklist, and how the data gets here and which government source each part comes from.

Is the MOT check really free?
Yes. MOT history comes from the DVSA MOT history API, which is free to query. We don't ask you to sign up or buy credits.
What does the MOT history show?
Every MOT test recorded since 2005: the date, pass or fail, the mileage read at the test, the expiry date, and every advisory, minor, major and dangerous defect the tester recorded.
How current is the data?
MOT results are usually on the DVSA system within a few hours of the test, and we fetch the record live when you search.
Does the report show whether the car is taxed?
Not yet. Tax status comes from DVLA's Vehicle Enquiry Service, and we're still waiting on DVLA for access. Until then, GOV.UK's free check vehicle tax service (gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax) has the answer.
Can I check a car I'm thinking of buying?
Yes, and you should. Compare the mileage at each test for gaps or drops, and read the advisories on the last two tests. Repeated advisories that never turned into repairs tell you how the car has been kept.
Does this show the registered keeper?
No. Keeper details are personal data and DVLA does not release them through the public APIs. We show what the vehicle is and its MOT record.