Registration-specific check
Check a vehicle's MOT history
See test results, recorded mileage, failure items, advisories and the current MOT expiry date for a particular registration.
Open the secure DVSA checkerWhat the result tells you
- • Pass and fail dates from the digital record.
- • Mileage recorded at each test.
- • Major, dangerous and minor defects.
- • Advisories that may reveal recurring wear.
Why the final lookup is official
DVSA's live history API requires approved credentials and handles registration-specific government records. MOTScout does not invent, cache or scrape a result when that authorised connection is unavailable.
Our car reliability guides analyse model-level patterns; they are not the history of one car.
Red flags worth checking
Mileage drops
A lower reading than an earlier test needs an explanation.
Repeat advisories
The same tyre, brake or suspension issue across tests may indicate deferred maintenance.
Recent failures
Check invoices or inspection evidence rather than assuming every defect was properly repaired.