How To Replace A Lost MOT Certificate

Printed certificates are not something we’re used to in the post-Covid-19 world, yet paper MOT pass certificates are still very much in use and helpful in certain scenarios.

One of the most significant times you’ll need the paper copy of your MOT test certificate is when you are planning on selling your vehicle.

Prospective buyers very often ask for a recent certificate of the car being roadworthy at the time of purchase. Whilst digital copies are now freely available, it is always handy to keep this information together for a smooth sale without complications.

Replacing a lost MOT certificate free of charge

The good news is the DVSA keeps an electronic record of your test certificate which you can download a PDF version of free of charge and print a copy if you need one.

What will you need to access a lost MOT certificate?

You can get a replacement MOT certificate online if you’ve lost or damaged the original. This service is free.

Click the following link: Replace Lost MOT Certificate

You’ll need:

The vehicle registration (number plate)

The 11-digit number from the vehicle logbook (V5C)

All certificates issued since 20 May 2018 are available on the service — including both passes and fails.

This service cannot be used for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), trailers or public service vehicles (PSVs). Instead, you will need to fill in a document replacement form for HGVs and trailers (VTG59) or a document replacement form for PSVs (VTP6).