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Check MOT Expiry Date
Find out exactly when your MOT expires — for free, instantly, using official DVSA data. Know your expiry date before you're caught out.
What you'll see instantly
Everything in one free check
01
Exact Expiry Date
See the precise day your MOT expires — pulled live from the official DVSA database.
02
Expiry Status
Instantly see whether your MOT is currently valid, expired, or due within the next 30 days.
03
Days Remaining
A live countdown showing exactly how many days are left until your MOT needs renewing.
About this check
Why checking your MOT expiry date matters
Your MOT certificate is one of the most important documents tied to your vehicle. Unlike car insurance, which sends you a renewal reminder, there is no legal obligation for anyone to inform you when your MOT is about to expire — the responsibility sits entirely with you as the registered keeper or driver.
Driving on an expired MOT is a criminal offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988. You can be fined up to £1,000, but the hidden cost is far greater: the moment your MOT expires, your car insurance policy is invalidated. This means that in the event of an accident, your insurer can refuse to pay out — leaving you personally liable for potentially unlimited costs to third parties.
There is also no grace period. Many drivers assume there is a 14-day buffer — there is not. Your MOT is valid until the final day, and invalid from midnight on the expiry date.
Checking your MOT expiry date takes around five seconds using your registration number. Our tool pulls live data directly from the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) — the same database that enforcement agencies use — so the information is always accurate and up to date.
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