Free MOT check: instant MOT history by registration
Free instant MOT check by registration. See the full MOT history, pass or fail, advisories and recorded mileage. Independent site. Not DVSA or GOV.UK.
MOTCheck is an independent website. It is not DVSA, DVLA or GOV.UK. MOT history here uses DVSA MOT data for vehicles in England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland tests are not included.
What a free MOT history check includes
- Current MOT status and expiry date, when a certificate is on file
- Pass and fail results for each recorded test
- Mileage recorded at each test
- Advisories and defects written on the certificate
Check MOT history for free
Check MOT history for a car, van or motorbike registered in England, Scotland or Wales. Enter the registration to see the tests on file, including pass and fail results, recorded mileage and every advisory or defect. It is free and instant, there is no sign-up, and the history uses DVSA MOT data. Northern Ireland tests are not included.
Car MOT check before you buy
A car MOT check is a quick way to see repeated failures, advisories such as corrosion or worn brakes, and mileage that goes backwards between tests. Read it before you agree a price. A pass on its own is not a verdict on the engine, the gearbox or any finance agreement.
Frequently asked questions
What does an MOT check show?
Enter a registration to see the MOT history held for that vehicle: pass and fail results, the mileage recorded at each test, advisories and defects, and the MOT expiry date when one is on file.
Where does the MOT history come from?
MOTCheck reads DVSA MOT data. It is an independent website. It is not DVSA, DVLA or GOV.UK. The history covers vehicles in England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland tests are not included. Read the report for the vehicle in front of you, and check anything that matters for a purchase before you rely on it.
Is MOTCheck run by the DVSA?
No. MOTCheck is independent and is not the DVSA, DVLA or GOV.UK. A check shows the MOT history held for that registration: pass and fail results, advisories and recorded mileage. It does not book a test and it does not replace the record on GOV.UK.
Do I need an account?
No. You can run a check without signing up, and there is no charge to view the MOT history report on this site.
Does a valid MOT mean the vehicle is a good buy?
No. A pass means the vehicle met the test standard on that day. It is not a service history and it does not show engine wear, finance or accident records. Read repeated advisories and compare the mileage from test to test before you buy.