MOT history and mileage
Read MOT records, advisories and mileage changes.
Dangerous, Major or Minor: MOT Defects Explained
A dangerous defect means you must not drive the car away, even with valid tax and insurance. Most people do not know that until it happens to them.
8 September 2026
Can You Drive Without an MOT, and When Does an MOT Run Out?
Driving without a valid MOT is illegal, with a few narrow exceptions. Here is the law, the penalties, the insurance risk, and how to check any car's MOT expiry free.
14 June 2026
How to Check if a Car is Taxed UK
Checking car tax in the UK takes 30 seconds. Here is how to do it, what the results mean, and what to do if the car is not taxed.
3 May 2026
What Do MOT Advisories Mean and Should You Worry?
MOT advisories flag issues that are not bad enough to fail the test but need watching. Here is how to interpret them and when to take them seriously.
14 April 2026
How to Check a Car's MOT History for Free
You can check any car's MOT history for free using the DVSA's official service. Here is how to do it and what to look for in the results.
13 April 2026
How to Read a Car MOT History
An MOT history tells you far more than whether a car passed or failed. Here is how to read it properly and what to look out for.
5 April 2026