The best way to know when your MOT is due is to check the MOT due date on your last MOT test certificate, which is typically a paper copy or provided digitally when you last had the test. If you don't have the certificate, you can enter your vehicle registration number into a free online MOT checker tool (many available on sites like the UK government's website or garage service sites). These tools access the DVLA database and instantly show your MOT expiry date, MOT history, and whether your vehicle passed or failed last time. Your MOT will expire at midnight on the due date, and you can book a test up to one month (minus one day) before this expiry date to keep the same renewal date for the next year. Keep in mind that driving without a valid MOT is illegal and risks fines and insurance invalidation. Summarizing how to check your MOT due date:
- Check the last MOT test certificate for the expiry date.
- Use an online MOT checker by entering your vehicle registration.
- Your MOT is due exactly one year after the previous expiry date.
- You can book the MOT test up to one month before the due date.
This method allows you to stay informed and avoid missing your MOT deadline easily.
