About us

Check MOT History is an independent guide that helps UK drivers and used-car buyers understand what a vehicle's MOT record reveals and how to read it confidently.

We write plain-English explanations of MOT rules, test costs, write-off categories, mileage checks and the other bits of a vehicle's paper trail that matter when you're deciding whether to buy.

We are an independent information site. We are not affiliated with the DVSA, the DVLA or GOV.UK, and we don't sell the official MOT record — that check is free on the government website. Our aim is simply to make the information easier to understand and act on.