DVSA MOT History MCP Server

DVSA MOT History API

Official DVSA API for checking MOT test history of UK-registered vehicles.

Data Model

• Vehicle — Identified by registration number or vehicle ID. Has make, model, colour, fuel type.
• MOT test — Individual test record with result (PASSED/FAILED), completed date, odometer reading, expiry date.
• Defect — Advisory or failure item with text description, type (ADVISORY, FAIL, MINOR, MAJOR, DANGEROUS), and dangerous flag.

Key Fields

• registration — Vehicle registration number (number plate)
• motTests[].completedDate — Date test was completed
• motTests[].testResult — PASSED or FAILED
• motTests[].odometerValue — Mileage at test time
• motTests[].expiryDate — Date the MOT certificate expires
• motTests[].defects[].text — Description of the defect
• motTests[].defects[].type — ADVISORY, FAIL, MINOR, MAJOR, DANGEROUS

Gotchas

• Registration format: No spaces needed but accepted (e.g. "ML58FOU" or "ML58 FOU").
• Rate limits: Standard DVSA limits apply per registered consumer.
• Vehicle age: Only vehicles that require an MOT (typically 3+ years old) will have records.
• No data: New vehicles or those exempt from MOT will return 404.