MOTUK / Practical tools
Plan your next MOT.
Find the earliest date you can renew a Great Britain MOT without changing its annual renewal date.
No account neededFree to useBased on official guidance
Is this a live MOT status check?
No. The calculation uses the date you enter. Check your official MOT record first, particularly if the certificate has been extended or corrected.
Can I take the test earlier?
Yes, but passing before the renewal window normally changes your next expiry date. This calculator is for renewing an existing MOT, not calculating a vehicle’s first test.