Can you obtain a copy of an MOT certificate?

Can you obtain a copy of an MOT certificate?

You can also ask for a replacement certificate in person from any MOT centre. It does not have to be the centre that did the original MOT. You’ll need to bring the vehicle registration (number plate) and log book (V5C) reference number. The centre can charge you up to £10.

Do I need an MOT certificate to tax my car?

In order to renew your annual road tax on your vehicle you will need a valid MOT certificate, however you can insure your car without this. When taxing your vehicle, your vehicle will be checked to ensure that it has a valid MOT certification, so this will need to be obtained before it can be taxed.

How do I get a new MOT certificate Northern Ireland?

Replacing lost or damaged MOT certificates If you have lost or damaged your MOT certificate, you can contact the telephone booking line at: 0300 200 7862. The fee for a duplicate certificate for any vehicle is £10.00.

How long is MOT certificate valid for?

An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is printed on your current MOT pass certificate. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date.

How long does MOT take to show online?

If you have just taxed your car, had an MOT or declared it SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification), then it will take up to five business days before it shows up on the website. If you are looking to buy a car and see it has failed its MOT, there is no need to immediately dismiss it as a purchase option.

Do you still get paper MOT certificate?

Are MOT certificates still issued? Yes, MOT certificates should still be issued by your test garage. This is in order to keep a record of your vehicle’s history. A copy is also held by the DVSA.

How do I check my MOT certificate?

The option to view the certificate appears alongside the test record in the vehicle’s MOT history. To view the certificate, the user needs to type in the 11-digit reference number (without spaces) from the latest vehicle log book (V5C).

Is MOT valid on day of expiry?

Conversation. Hi Emily, the MOT is valid up to midnight on the expiry date.

What does a MOT check?

What does an MOT test check include? Exterior. The general overall condition of the vehicle will be checked over. Exhausts & Fuel. The fuel system must be free from leaks and the fuel cap must close securely. Electrics. A thorough check of the electrics will be undertaken. Interior. Doors must latch securely when closed. Lights & Visibility. Safety.

What is Mot in England?

The MOT test (Ministry of Transport, or simply MOT) is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions required in the United Kingdom for most vehicles over three years old used on any way defined as a road in the Road Traffic Act 1988; it does not apply only to highways (or in Scotland a relevant road) but includes

What is a MOT in the UK?

Meaning of “MOT” in the English Dictionary. “MOT” in English. › a test that all UK road vehicles more than three years old have to pass each year in order to prove that they are safe to drive: The car will fail its MOT if we don’t get the brakes fixed.