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Fix mistakes on your MOT record

You can get information corrected on your MOT (such as the mileage or vehicle details) if it’s wrong.

Get the wrong mileage corrected

The way you get the mileage corrected depends on when your MOT was.

If your MOT was within the last 28 days

Ask the MOT centre that did the MOT to update the mileage.

They’ll need to see the vehicle again to check the mileage. They’ll update the record in the MOT database to what the mileage is at the time of checking the vehicle.

If your MOT was more than 28 days ago

Report the mistake online to get it corrected.

You’ll need all of the following:

  • your driving licence number
  • the MOT test number
  • the date of the MOT
  • the vehicle’s number plate
  • the vehicle identification number (VIN) - also known as the vehicle’s chassis number
  • the make, model and colour of your vehicle

You must have evidence that the mileage is wrong to get the mistake fixed.

It needs to show: 

  • what the mileage should be
  • a date within one day of the MOT test 

Your evidence needs to be one or more of the following:

  • an invoice for the MOT
  • an emissions printout
  • a service receipt
  • a vehicle job card from the MOT centre

If your scan or photo includes personal information, for example your payment details, you should blank it out or remove it.

After you’ve reported the mistake online, DVSA will email you to ask for the evidence that the mileage is wrong.

Once DVSA has updated the mileage, you can check your vehicle’s MOT history and download or print a corrected MOT certificate.

Get vehicle details or the MOT centre corrected

Report the mistake online if your MOT has the wrong:

  • vehicle make or model
  • vehicle colour
  • country where the vehicle was registered
  • MOT test centre

You’ll need all of the following:

  • your driving licence number
  • the MOT test number
  • the date of the MOT
  • the vehicle’s number plate
  • the vehicle identification number (VIN) - also known as the vehicle’s chassis number
  • the make and model of your vehicle

Add or remove test records

If there’s an MOT test missing from your vehicle’s MOT history, or a test that does not belong there, email or call DVSA to have it corrected.

You’ll need to give your:

  • name
  • telephone number
  • vehicle number plate
  • vehicle make and model
  • date of the MOT
  • MOT test number (if you know it)
  • MOT test centre name and address

DVSA customer service centre
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 123 9000
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
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