MOT History Checker
Check any UK vehicle's complete MOT history free — every test result, failure reason, advisory notice, and mileage reading since 2005. Official DVLA data, no account needed.
Everything in one free check
Full Test Record
Every MOT test since 2005 — dates, pass/fail results, failure reasons, and all advisory notices.
Mileage Timeline
Recorded mileage at every test — instantly spot any drop or inconsistency that suggests clocking.
Advisory Analysis
All advisory notices from every test — understand recurring issues and deferred maintenance patterns.
Official DVLA Data
The same data used by enforcement agencies — tamper-proof government records you can trust.
How to Use the MOT History Checker
Checking a vehicle's full MOT history takes under 10 seconds and is completely free — no account, no payment, just official DVLA data retrieved live in real time.
Type any UK registration number into the checker above. No account, no sign-up required.
We query the official DVLA database in real time and retrieve the vehicle's complete MOT record.
Every test since 2005 — dates, results, mileage, failure reasons, and advisories on one page.
Why MOT history is the most reliable check before buying a used car
The MOT history of a vehicle is one of the most reliable, tamper-proof records available to a car buyer. Unlike a service history — which depends on stamps collected from garages and can easily be fabricated — MOT records are held directly by the DVLA and cannot be altered or removed by sellers, dealers, or previous owners.
A thorough MOT history check reveals far more than just pass or fail. Failure reasons tell you which parts of the car have been found deficient at government testing. Advisory notices show items that were borderline — often things the previous owner chose not to fix. Mileage records at every test allow you to verify whether the odometer reading is plausible and spot any signs of clocking.
Advisories deserve particular attention. A car with the same advisory appearing across multiple consecutive tests — such as "brake pad wear", "tyre condition", or "suspension component deterioration" — suggests a pattern of deferred maintenance that you will likely have to address yourself after purchase. Our MOT history checker displays all of this in a clear, easy-to-read format.
The check is completely free, uses official government data, and requires only the vehicle's registration number. Enter it above to see the full history instantly, or visit our free MOT checker UK homepage for the full range of vehicle checks including tax status and health scoring.
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