What does a white mot test car certificate mean?

1. What does an MOT certificate show?
2. How do I know if my MOT certificate is genuine?
3. Are paper MOT certificates still issued?
4. Can you get a dodgy MOT?
5. Can I see my MOT certificate online?
6. How do I check my MOT certificate?
7. Does an MOT certificate have to be signed?
8. How long is an MOT certificate usually valid for?
9. Do I need an MOT certificate?
10. Who is in charge of mots?
11. Who do you report dodgy MOT to?
12. Can I report a garage to trading standards?
13. Do I need a paper MOT certificate to tax my car?
14. Where is the certificate number on V5C?
15. How long can you drive without an MOT?

What does an MOT certificate show?

The MOT certificate confirms that your vehicle at the time of its test met the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law. It doesn't mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the life of the certificate and isn't a substitute for regular maintenance.

How do I know if my MOT certificate is genuine?

Pick up the phone and ask the seller for the car's registration number, exact make and model and the MOT test number (found on the MOT certificate.) Then get online and carry out some basic credential checks, using the DVLA's vehicle information service.

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.

Can you get a dodgy MOT?

Anyone attempting to defraud the MOT isn't just committing fraud, they're also putting the public at risk by allowing what could be an unsafe vehicle onto the road.

Can I see my MOT certificate online?

A new online service allows motorists to get duplicate MOT certificates for their car or van, free of charge. ... That's about 2% of all MOT tests done each year. 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.

How do I check my MOT certificate?

The option to view the certificate appears alongside the test record in the vehicle's MOT history. To view the certificate, the user needs to type in the 11-digit reference number (without spaces) from the latest vehicle log book (V5C).

Does an MOT certificate have to be signed?

On production of the certificate the issuer ( mot tester) then must check the contents on the certificate, once the issuer. Is happy with its contents he must sign it confirming the contents are correct.

How long is an MOT certificate usually valid for?

Once your vehicle passes its MOT, the test certificate is valid for 12 months.

Do I need an MOT certificate?

The short answer: no. If your car is over three years old, the law dictates it must undergo an MOT test. ... Without road tax, your car is also illegal to drive on public roads and property. If you've forgotten your MOT renewal date, try our handy tool, "When is my MOT due?" to find out when you'll need to renew your MOT.

Who is in charge of mots?

AEs are responsible for making sure statutory MOT testing is carried out to the required standard and in the manner set out by DVSA at their VTSs . DVSA will monitor the data and characteristics collected from the new service to make sure all MOT tests are conducted from authorised VTSs .

Who do you report dodgy MOT to?

You can report an MOT tester or centre to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) if you think they're breaking the law. This includes if they are: giving an MOT certificate to a vehicle they know should have failed.

Can I report a garage to trading standards?

Report the garage to Trading Standards

If the garage is quoting one price but charging another (or otherwise using misleading advertising or unfair practices) you can report them to Trading Standards. Reporting the garage could mean that other customers don't get misled by them in the future.

Do I need a paper MOT certificate to tax my car?

When taxing your vehicle, your vehicle will be checked to ensure that it has a valid MOT certification, so this will need to be obtained before it can be taxed. Driving without a valid MOT certificate is illegal and doing so may invalidate your insurance policy.

Where is the certificate number on V5C?

The important part to keep confidential on this document is the 'certificate number', a series of letters and numbers which can contain 19 characters not including spaces. The certificate number is prominently displayed in bold in the upper half of the document.

How long can you drive without an MOT?

If your car has failed its MOT, you can only continue to drive it if the previous year's MOT is still valid. This could happen if you take your car in for a test a few weeks early, for example. You can still drive it away from the testing centre or garage if no dangerous problems were identified during the MOT.