Free UK MOT expiry check
If you are asking when is my MOT due, enter a UK registration to run a free MOT expiry check and see the MOT due date and current status recorded by DVSA.
Enter a UK registration to see MOT status, history and trends.
MotRadar uses the registration you enter to request the available DVSA MOT data through its server. The focused result places the current MOT status and expiry date first, because those are the details most people need when planning a test, checking a vehicle before a journey or reviewing paperwork. The full recorded history remains available below the summary, so the date is not separated from the evidence behind it.
The displayed date comes from the returned record; it is not a date calculated from assumptions about a vehicle's age or first registration. That distinction matters when a vehicle is new, exempt, recently tested or represented by incomplete data. MotRadar labels missing or uncertain information and gives you a route to verify it, rather than presenting an estimated date as official.
Need more than the due date? Open the full MOT history check to review passes, failures and advisories, or use the MOT mileage check to compare dated odometer readings. These pages use the same underlying lookup but organise the result around a different decision.
Start with the wording beside the MOT due date, not the colour or date alone. A valid record and an expired record have clear timing implications, while no valid MOT and unknown describe different evidence states. Treating them as interchangeable can lead to the wrong next step.
Status also has limits. A valid certificate records the outcome of a test on an earlier date; it does not guarantee that tyres, lights, brakes or other safety-critical parts remain acceptable today. If the vehicle appears unsafe, the future expiry date is not a reason to delay inspection or repair.
The available record shows a current MOT certificate and an expiry date that has not passed. It is still sensible to plan ahead and check the vehicle's present condition.
The recorded expiry date has passed. Confirm the official record and arrange the next MOT before assuming the vehicle can be used on public roads.
DVSA has not supplied a current valid certificate in the returned record. This is different from MotRadar simply being unable to determine a status.
The available data is not sufficient for a reliable current status. MotRadar keeps the uncertainty visible instead of calculating or guessing a replacement date.
Your recorded expiry date is when the current MOT runs out. If that date is missing, the vehicle may be too new for its first MOT, exempt, entered under the wrong registration or represented by a record that is not currently available. MotRadar does not invent an MOT due date from the vehicle's age because an estimate could hide those possibilities.
If a date is absent, earlier than expected or inconsistent with recent paperwork, check the registration again and compare the result with the official GOV.UK MOT history service. A recently completed test can also take time to appear across every system. Keep the garage document, but verify the updated status before relying on it for an important journey or transaction.
Use the MOT due date as a deadline, not as the first day to think about the test. Booking ahead leaves time to choose a suitable test centre, correct simple faults and arrange another form of transport if the vehicle needs work. It also reduces the risk of misunderstanding the date when the final day falls around other commitments.
An expired MOT does not create a general grace period for normal driving. Limited journeys may be permitted in specific circumstances, such as travelling to a pre-arranged test, but the rules and roadworthiness duties still matter. Read the MOT grace period guide and confirm the current official guidance for your circumstances rather than treating this page as legal advice.
An expiry date is not a mechanical inspection, service record or prediction of the next test result. An MOT examines defined road safety and environmental items at the time of the test, but it does not fully assess engine health, clutch life, gearbox wear or every developing fault. Use the date to manage the certificate and use current observations or professional inspection to judge condition.
The page also cannot decide whether a particular journey is lawful. Tax, insurance, licensing, exemptions, vehicle use and the reason for travel can create questions beyond the MOT record. Where the legal position matters, check current GOV.UK guidance or obtain qualified advice instead of relying on a general web explanation.
MotRadar is independent and is not a government website. It displays DVSA MOT data under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and keeps uncertainty visible when the source cannot provide a clear answer. Read the Privacy Policy to understand how a lookup is handled and the Terms of Service for the full service boundary.
To answer when is my MOT due, enter the UK registration above. The MOT expiry check returns the available MOT due date and current status recorded by DVSA.
Yes. You can check the available DVSA record without creating an account or providing an email address. MotRadar does not charge for this focused lookup.
No. This version checks the current record but does not collect contact details or schedule reminders. Save the date in your own calendar if you want an alert.
No. An MOT records whether the vehicle met the tested standards at a particular time. Drivers and keepers remain responsible for current roadworthiness between tests.
The vehicle may be too new for its first MOT, exempt, unmatched or represented by an incomplete record. Check the registration and use the official GOV.UK service if the result is unexpected.
There is no general grace period that lets you continue normal driving after expiry. Limited exceptions can apply, such as travelling to a pre-arranged test, but you must check the current rules and the vehicle must still be roadworthy.