UK MOT History - now easier to look up

macplaxton

Before, you required the vehicle registration, make and MOT certificate number (or V5C reference number).

Now you just need the vehicle registration and make.

https://mot-history.net/

Silvera

Just tried to check a classic (recently imported to Ireland) and it's not listed on that site for some reason.

I've used www.totalcarcheck.co.uk in the past. It only costs £1.89 for a detailed vehicle check (including detailed MoT reports dating back to 2006.

macplaxton

Silvera, Did you get the make correct?

ht9zni1gs28crp

It works for all my past UK cars, including 30year old....

Also you can apply to DVLA for £5 for full car history, previous owners etc....

ht9zni1gs28crp

..posted twice:mad:

Silvera

miller_63 wrote: »

It works for all my past UK cars, including 30year old....

Also you can apply to DVLA for £5 for full car history, previous owners etc....

I wrote to the DVLA (completed the form V888, incl £5 fee, etc) and they wrote back stating they would not release the history of my (classic) car "outside the UK mainland"?!

ht9zni1gs28crp

Silvera wrote: »

I wrote to the DVLA (completed the form V888, incl £5 fee, etc) and they wrote back stating they would not release the history of my (classic) car "outside the UK mainland"?!

I used a UK address. If you know anyone there try that avenue...

macplaxton

macplaxton wrote: »

Silvera, Did you get the make correct?

Ok, I'll try asking again. Did you get the manufacturer correct?? The manufacturer entered has to tie in with that on the VLC.

For instance, I've had a bit of BL tin in my time and have found them variously registered under:

Austin
Austin Morris
Austin-Morris
Leyland Cars
BL Cars

Likewise a Merc, might be under

Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz.

Double check on Cartell the make, then use that variation.

I did have an Italjet moped once that was incorrectly recorded as an ERF.

Silvera

^^^ Apologies mac..I forgot to reply to you in my last post. Yes, I got it sorted. (I initially entered the make AND model in error i.e. it just requires the make). Cheers.

macplaxton

Ta for reply Silvera and explaining what happened to get the result.

unkel

Tried my 928 (exported out of the UK 8 years ago)

Worked perfectly. Thanks for the resource!

SpitfireIV

Reg: BHW502J Make: Triumph

"No vehicle that matched the data you entered could be found"



No worky for me My car was exported from the UK in 2001, but the last change of ownership in the UK was '92, maybe it aint got a relatively recent MOT history?

ht9zni1gs28crp

CroppyBoy1798 wrote: »

Reg: BHW502J Make: Triumph

"No vehicle that matched the data you entered could be found"



No worky for me My car was exported from the UK in 2001, but the last change of ownership in the UK was '92, maybe it aint got a relatively recent MOT history?

They only started recording MOT's online around 2006 I think....

SpitfireIV

miller_63 wrote: »

They only started recording MOT's online around 2006 I think....

Ahh, bugger! Would have liked to seen a bit of history on the ol girl.

Thinkingaboutit

Vehicle makeWOLSELEY Vehicle model16/60 Date first used22 January 1971 Fuel typePetrol ColourRed

MOT history of this vehicle
Test date26 April 2006 Expiry date25 April 2007 Test ResultPass Odometer reading82,487 miles MOT test number7613 6641 6194
Test date19 April 2006 Test ResultFail Odometer reading82,487 miles MOT test number2827 2960 6183 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)


Makes sense. I did have a good deal of work with the brakes, the reg lamp always worked.

carchaeologist

Been using it the last two weeks or so. Top job it is!!