MOT Renewals You can only renew your MOT one month before the expiry date which essentially gives you a 13-month MOT but you need to make sure all faults are repaired. In the case of a late MOT, you can legally drive your vehicle without an MOT if you are travelling to a pre-booked MOT appointment.
How it works Enter Booking Details. Enter your current MOT booking details. Choose Test Centre. Select one or more test centres that suit you. Choose New Date. Select the dates & times you would like your cancellation between. Success.
If you go for the MOT before the old one runs out, and it fails, you can still legally drive it home, unless the tester says it is unsafe to do so.
Many drivers still think that getting an MOT is not a major concern. Some are even under the impression that it is fine to do the test a few months past due when it really isn't. There is NO MOT grace period!
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. If your MOT runs out on 15 May, the earliest you can get an MOT to keep the same renewal date for next year is 16 April.
Is there ever a time I can drive without an MOT? The simple answer is, no, it's illegal to drive without an MOT. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can't drive without an MOT unless you are driving to a pre-booked test at an authorised test centre.
The Manual Way: Check the DVA Website for Cancellations Navigate to the bookings website. Input your car info and other information. Select your desired test centre and see if there are any better dates/times. Repeat this process until you come across a booking that gets canceled.
To book a vehicle test online you'll need: the vehicle registration number or for a trailer a C or NI number. the last four digits of the chassis number. a debit or credit card - Maestro debit card is not accepted. a valid email address and contact telephone number.
How long does it take my MOT status to update online? You can usually expect the online MOT status page to update on the same day you get your certificate. However, it can sometimes take up to five days to refresh, so don't worry if you're not seeing it straight away.
As the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) is experiencing high demand for its testing services, you may not be able to get an appointment before your existing MOT expires. If this is the case, you must book the earliest available test appointment for your vehicle.