Can you get copy MOT certificates?
You can get a replacement MOT certificate online if you’ve lost or damaged the original. This service is free. You’ll need: the vehicle registration (number plate)
Can I view my MOT certificate online?
Anyone buying a car can check the MOT and tax status online, as all you need to do so is the registration number. If you have lost the certificate which you were handed at the time of the test, then you may decide not to bother getting a copy printed at all.
Can you print an MOT?
The new service launched this month allows vehicle owners to view and save their MOT certificate as a PDF, and print a copy if they need one. The service is available at http://www.gov.uk/replace-mot-certificate.
Do you need a paper copy of your MOT?
When do you need a paper copy? The key point at which you will need a copy of your MOT certificate is when you come to sell the car. The buyer will need to see the certificate as evidence that the car is roadworthy as access to the computerised records is not available to members of the general public.
Are mots suspended in Northern Ireland?
MoT tests in Northern Ireland were first suspended by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in January 2020 due to safety concerns about equipment being used during the tests. Cracks were found in 52 of 55 lifts being used at testing sites.
How long is an MOT certificate valid for?
one year
An MOT certificate is usually valid for one year from the date of your last MOT test. This date will be printed on the certificate, or available to find online. However, you are able to have your certificate renewed up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out whilst retaining the same renewal date.
Are paper MOT certificates still issued?
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.
Is there still a paper MOT certificate?
Do I need to keep my old MOT certificate?
The short answer: no. If your car is over three years old, the law dictates it must undergo an MOT test. This is annual, and can be taken up to one calendar month prior to the last test date.
Are MOT certificates still issued 2021?
Can you drive without MOT if booked in Northern Ireland?
The Department for Infrastructure and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have agreed not to prosecute motorists for driving without an MoT, as long as they can show proof that a future test is booked and their vehicle is roadworthy and not subject to a statutory off-road notification (SORN).