MOT Test Certificate

MOT Test Certificate

The MOT test checks that your vehicle complies with the minimum standards required for lawful use on the road. Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road is required to keep it in a roadworthy condition. If your vehicle is over 3 years of age it needs to be checked at least once a year to see that it complies with key roadworthiness and environmental requirements.

Note, however that the MOT test is not a substitute for proper and regular servicing. Passing the MOT test does not mean that your vehicle will remain safe for the following 12 months. To check the MOT status of a particular vehicle you can visit the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) web site MOTinfo.

To check the status you will need the registration mark of the vehicle and either the document reference number from the V5C registration certificate or the test number from the new style MOt test certificate. This service is handy to use before you buy a second-hand car for example.

The new MOT certificate mentioned above is a computer-printed document. It is your receipt for the MOT test and shows the information that will be held on the MOT database. Further information and assistance on finding your nearest local MOT test centre can be found at UKMOT.

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