​What Is A MOT?

M.O.T. stands for Ministry Of Transport.

All UK cars 3 years old and over require a valid MOT certificate by law.

The MOT scheme is a road safety measure designed to ensure that all cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles more than 3 years old are properly maintained.

At least once a year a vehicle must be examined at an authorised MOT test station to make sure that they comply with certain important requirements of the law.

How Soon Can I Have A MOT?​

MOT tests can be carried out on your car up to one month prior to the expiry date of an existing UK MOT certificate provided that a current MOT certificate is presented to the examiner at the time of the test.

The MOT Test.​

The MOT test checks that your vehicle complies with the minimum standards required for lawful use on the road.

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. All vehicles need proper and regular servicing irrespective of the MOT test.

Further information about the MOT test can be found in the following leaflets available at MOT garages. "Your car and the MOT test" for cars and light vans, and for motorcycles "Your motorbike and the MOT test".

More detailed information can also be found on the VOSA website.      http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/

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