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[Guide] How long does the mot database take to update?

The MOT is an annual rite of passage (and cause of anxiety) for most car owners, with a failure off-roading their vehicles until the necessary repairs have been carried out. After they’ve gotten a successful result, drivers want to have their online certificate posted as quickly as possible, in case they’re asked to show their MOT by a police officer while out driving. So, how long does it take for the MOT to update in 2019? Let’s take a look.


What is the MOT database?

The MOT database is an online database of MOT results from all registered UK vehicles. Some information is publicly available for all road users (including whether a car’s MOT is valid), while other information can only be accessed by the MOT holder themselves (including the test certificate and test location).


How long does it take for an mot to show online?

The MOT doesn’t publish any set guidelines for how long it should take for your results to be published online. However, user reports from the internet this happens pretty quickly after the test was performed, typically within 1 day.


My MOT status is not updating – Should I contact the DVLA?

If your car’s MOT status still hasn’t updated, then you can contact the DVLA to try and speed up the process. You can email them at enquiries@dsva.gov.uk, phone them at 0300 123 900 (Mo-Fr 7:30-6pm) or write to them at DVSA, The Ellipse, Padley Road, Swansea, SA1 8AN.
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