MOT testing service status - Matters of Testing

MOT testing service

The service is working normally.

The last outage was on Thursday 19 April 2018 between 11:10am and 1:15pm

Check this page regularly for updates.

Get MOT reminders

The service is working normally.

The last outage was on Tuesday 17 April 2018 between 10:30am and midday.

Check the MOT history of a vehicle

The service is working normally.

The last outage was on Tuesday 17 April 2018 between 2pm and 3:30pm.

Getting and entering a contingency code

For information on how to enter contingency codes, take a look at our contingency testing guidance.

To find out how another tester can also enter a contingency test if the original test isn't available, take a look at this guidance.

If a contingency code isn't displayed above and it's outside of MOT testing service desk opening hours, email dvsa.motsupport@bjss.com to request a code.

Help and support

Call the MOT testing service desk to get help using the service.

MOT testing service desk
Telephone: 0330 123 5654
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Saturday, 8am to 2pm
Find out about call charges

Contact DVSA for any other questions about the MOT testing service and testing standards.

Keep up to date

We regularly send email updates to MOT testing service users with important information and news about the service.

To make sure you get these updates, check your email address is correct on your MOT testing service profile.