Where does the MOT expiry data come from?
MOT expiry dates shown in the platform are provided by a trusted third-party vehicle data provider.
This provider uses information made available by the DVLA to determine the MOT expiry date for each vehicle.
This approach allows MOT information to be kept available and maintained at scale.
Why isn’t MOT data taken directly from the DVSA?
The DVSA holds detailed MOT test records. However, access to their systems is strictly limited and cannot be queried frequently enough to keep large numbers of vehicles continuously updated.
For this reason, DVLA-based information is used instead.
Why might an MOT expiry date look incorrect?
In most cases, MOT expiry dates match across systems.
In rare situations, differences can occur between DVLA and DVSA records. This may happen when:
An MOT has been completed very recently
The MOT was carried out in Northern Ireland
There is a temporary inconsistency between government systems
These differences are not caused by an issue with the platform.
How to manually check MOT information
If you would like to double-check a vehicle’s MOT information, you can use the official government tools below.
DVLA Vehicle Enquiry
Use this to:
Enter the vehicle registration number
View the MOT expiry date as recorded by the DVLA
This reflects the same information used by the platform.
DVSA MOT History Check
Use this to:
View detailed MOT test history
Confirm whether a recent MOT has been completed
In some cases, this may show newer information than the DVLA if records have not yet been aligned.
What happens if there is a discrepancy?
If you notice that an MOT expiry date does not look correct, please let us know.
In some cases, differences can exist between the information held by the DVLA and the DVSA. When this happens, we can raise the issue with the relevant authority so it can be reviewed.
Any corrections are handled on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis by the DVLA. Once their records are updated, the corrected information will automatically be reflected in the platform.