Official UK vehicle data. Sourced from DVLA & DVSA records.
DVSA MOT records

MOT History Check — every test, pass, fail & advisory

Enter any UK registration to see a vehicle's complete MOT history in seconds. Every test result, advisory note, failure reason and mileage reading — sourced directly from the DVSA. Spot recurring faults before you buy.

  • Every DVSA test result
  • Advisories & failure reasons
  • Mileage at each test
  • Free basic check
MOT test history
DVSA test record
AB12 CDE
  • 14 Mar 2024PASS72,300 miNo advisories
  • 09 Mar 2023PASS61,540 mi2 advisories · tyres, brake disc
  • 02 Mar 2022FAIL48,210 miBrake pads below limit
  • 06 Mar 2021PASS36,980 miNo advisories
DVSA live dataNext MOT due 14 Mar 2025
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The basics

What is an MOT history check?

An MOT history check reveals the full record of every annual MOT test a vehicle has taken — what passed, what failed and what was flagged as an advisory. It's one of the clearest windows into how a car has really been looked after.

Why the MOT record matters

A clean recent pass tells you little on its own. The pattern across years — repeat advisories, a sudden fail, or a long gap — is what reveals neglect, hidden damage or a car that's been sitting unused.

Recurring advisory
  • 2022Front brake disc worn!
  • 2023Front brake disc worn!
  • Same fault, two years running — never repaired

Mileage is logged at every test

The odometer reading is recorded on each MOT. Lined up in order, the figures should only ever rise — a reading that drops is a tell-tale sign of clocking.

Recorded MOT mileage
  • 202136,980 mi
  • 202248,210 mi
  • 202361,540 mi
  • 202472,300 mi
Inside the check

What your MOT history check shows

Pulled straight from the DVSA testing database and laid out so you can read a car's whole testing story at a glance.

Every test result
Each MOT test marked as a pass or fail, in date order across the vehicle's life.
Advisory notes
Everything the tester flagged as wearing — and whether the same issue keeps reappearing.
Failure reasons
The exact reasons a vehicle failed, so you know what was wrong and what it cost to fix.
Mileage at each test
The odometer reading logged on every test date — the basis for spotting clocking.
Test & expiry dates
When each test was carried out and when the current MOT runs out.
Next MOT due
The current MOT status and the date the next test is due.
How it works

Your MOT history in three steps

  1. 1

    Enter the registration

    Type the UK number plate into the search box. No account, no card details to see the basic check.

  2. 2

    We pull the DVSA record

    We query the official DVSA testing database in real time and compile every recorded test.

  3. 3

    Read the full history

    See the complete MOT timeline instantly, then unlock the full vehicle report for finance, stolen and mileage checks.

Read it right

Pass, advisory or fail — what each means

MOT results aren't simply "good" or "bad". Knowing how to read them tells you what's urgent, what to budget for, and what to question the seller about.

PASS

The vehicle met the minimum legal standard on test day. A pass with no advisories is the cleanest outcome — but always check the mileage and date.

ADVISORY

The car passed, but the tester noted something starting to wear — like tyres or brakes. It's a heads-up. The same advisory recurring year after year means it was never fixed.

FAIL

The vehicle didn't meet the standard and couldn't be driven until repaired. Look at the reason and whether the next test passed quickly — or if faults dragged on.

FAQ

MOT history questions

Everything UK buyers ask about checking a car's MOT record.

Check the MOT history now

Enter a registration to run a free basic check — no signup needed.