Motoring tool
MOT History Checker
Check official DVSA MOT records and see a clearer summary of expiry, mileage trends, repeat advisories, failures and recall status.
Sent securely to DVSA — your registration is used only to retrieve the public MOT record and is not saved by us.
Official vehicle data
What this MOT check includes
The checker uses the current DVSA MOT History API. It covers cars, motorcycles and vans tested in Great Britain since 2005 and Northern Ireland since 2017. HGV, trailer, bus and coach records are available from 2018 in Great Britain and 2017 in Northern Ireland.
Alongside the official timeline, we chart recorded mileage, highlight readings that fall, group repeat advisory themes and summarise passes and failures. These prompts are not a mechanical inspection or proof of a vehicle's condition.
A pass only describes the vehicle at the time and within the scope of that MOT test. Check current condition, service history and any unresolved recall before buying or driving a vehicle.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Good to know
How this tool works
Enter a UK registration and we request its public record securely from DVSA. We then organise the returned data into status, mileage, recurring advisory themes and an easy-to-read test timeline.
Frequently asked questions
What is MOT History Checker useful for?
Check a UK vehicle's MOT status, mileage history and recorded defects. Confirm current prices, vehicle figures and official records before relying on the result.
Is my information stored?
We send the registration securely to DVSA to retrieve the public MOT record. We do not save the registration or the returned history.
Where does the vehicle information come from?
It is returned by DVSA’s official MOT History API. We reorganise it but do not alter the underlying test results.
Does a pass mean the vehicle is safe now?
No. An MOT pass records the outcome at the test date and only covers items within the MOT inspection. It is not a warranty or a current mechanical inspection.
Why might the mileage fall?
A lower reading can merit further checking, but does not by itself prove a problem. A corrected entry, changed units or replacement instrument cluster can also explain it.