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Status of DVSA MOT services, including updates on active incidents and planned maintenance.

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Oct 22, 2026

There is a problem with the MOT testing service
Resolved - This incident has been resolved.
Oct 22, 11:34 BST
Update - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.
Oct 22, 11:32 BST
Update - MOT Testing Service update

Final checks are underway. We are working towards restoring the MOT Testing Service by 1pm today, subject to these checks completing successfully.
Oct 22, 10:38 BST
Update - MOT Testing Service update

Final checks are underway. We are working towards restoring the MOT Testing Service by 1pm today, subject to these checks completing successfully.
Oct 22, 10:30 BST
Update - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.
Oct 22, 00:04 BST
Update - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.
Oct 21, 12:03 BST
Identified - We have identified a problem with the MOT testing service.

We are currently investigating and resolving the issue and will update this page shortly.

If you need to carry out MOT tests the contingency code for today is 2TJ9R85I

For information on how to carry out MOT contingency testing, take a look at our contingency testing guidance - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-testing-service-contingency-testing
Oct 21, 12:03 BST

Oct 21, 2026

Oct 20, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 19, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 18, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 17, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 16, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 15, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 14, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 13, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 12, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 11, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 10, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 9, 2026

No incidents reported.

Oct 8, 2026

No incidents reported.

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