July 9, 2026

A standard MOT test takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour for most cars. If your car passes with no issues, you can drive away

Go to gov.uk/check-mot-history and enter your vehicle’s registration number. You’ll instantly see your MOT expiry date for free. Alternatively, check the expiry date printed on

You can take your MOT up to one month minus one day before your current certificate expires. Do it within that window, and your renewal

In Great Britain, most vehicles need their first MOT by the third anniversary of their registration date. After that, the test is required every year.