MOT status
Check whether the vehicle has a current MOT and review the latest MOT result.
MOT Status
Enter the number plate to continue.
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Check MOT by registration
Enter a UK registration to check MOT status, MOT expiry and available MOT history signals before you buy or drive.
MOT statusCheck current MOT signal
Expiry focusSee when MOT may expire
Free checkStart with registration
Check MOT status by registration
Enter the registration to check MOT status, MOT expiry and available MOT history before you buy or drive the vehicle.
Advisories and failures
MOT history can show advisory notes, previous failures and repeat issues worth checking.
Free report flow
The MOT check opens the free REGUP report with the MOT section prioritised.
Why run this check?
When buying a used vehicle, one hidden issue can cost more than the check itself. REGUP keeps this page focused on the exact service the customer clicked.
- Free MOT check by registration
- MOT expiry focus
- Advisory and failure context
- Mileage records from MOT history
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Enter the registration
The customer starts with a simple UK number plate input.
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REGUP prepares the selected check
REGUP prepares the selected check so the customer can continue without choosing the same service again.
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Checkout quickly
The customer continues without needing to manually choose the same product again.
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Unlock the report
After checkout, the selected REGUP report is unlocked for the vehicle registration.
Why use this tax & mot check?
A quick check can help you avoid expensive mistakes.
Check MOT and tax status signals by registration and continue to a fuller vehicle report when needed. Use it before viewing, negotiating, paying a deposit or arranging collection. Vehicle data should always be compared with the advert, V5C, MOT record, seller information and the physical car.
How the REGUP check works
Simple flow from number plate to checkout.
Enter the UK registration, confirm the selected check, continue through the checkout and unlock the report item connected to this page. The goal is a fast buyer journey with fewer clicks.
Important buyer warning
Do not rely on the advert alone.
A seller description can be incomplete or wrong. Use this check with inspection, service records, VIN comparison and safe payment steps before you commit to a vehicle.
Ready to check this vehicle?
Enter the registration number at the top of this page.
Use the number plate box to prepare the selected report item and continue to checkout.
What this check helps you review
Check MOT and tax status signals by registration and continue to a fuller vehicle report when needed.
Before you pay for a vehicle
Use the registration number to prepare the selected REGUP check, then compare the results with the advert, paperwork, seller answers and the vehicle in front of you.
Fast registration lookup
Enter the UK number plate and continue through a simple checkout flow for this specific check.
Buyer-focused result
The page is designed to help you understand vehicle risk before viewing, negotiating or paying.
Use with a full history check
For stronger protection, combine this check with finance, stolen, mileage, write-off and valuation data.
Click to view buyer warning points
Always compare the report with the V5C, VIN, MOT records, service history, seller ID and payment method. Walk away from pressure selling, mismatched paperwork or unclear explanations.
Click to view what to ask the seller
Ask direct questions about the vehicle history, documents, repairs, finance status, mileage evidence and why the vehicle is being sold.
Buyer tip:A clean-looking advert does not prove a clean history. Run the check before sending a deposit or travelling a long distance.
MOT Status FAQs
What does a tax and MOT check tell me?
It helps you review whether a vehicle has current MOT and tax status information where available.
Can MOT issues affect a car purchase?
Yes. MOT history and advisory patterns can reveal maintenance issues, repeated failures or mileage clues.
Does this replace a mechanical inspection?
No. MOT and tax data are useful checks, but they do not replace a physical inspection or professional mechanical advice.
Can I continue to a full report?
Yes. After entering the registration, you can continue through REGUP and unlock the checks you need.
Ready to check this vehicle?
Enter the registration above and continue to your focused MOT Status report.