MOT questions

When is my MOT due?

Its first MOT is due by the third anniversary of its registration. After that, it's due by the date its current MOT runs out. Type your plate to see the exact date.

A new car

No MOT is needed until the third anniversary of its registration. If it was registered on 10 June 2023, its first MOT is due by 10 June 2026.

A car over three years old

It needs a new MOT by the date its current one runs out. That date is on its MOT history, which we read for you.

You can book early

You can test up to a month (minus a day) before the due date and keep the same renewal date.

Source: gov.uk, checked 17 Oct 2026.