For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

Explanation: Some garages will remind you that your vehicle is due for its annual MOT test, but not all do. To ensure continuous cover, you may take your vehicle for its MOT up to one month before its existing MOT certificate expires. The expiry date on the new certificate will be 12 months after the expiry date on the old certificate.

Category: Essential documents

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 2, Highway Code: Page 121