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When Is My MOT Due? Check Your Bilston MOT Date

15 June 2026 · 4 min read min read

The Three-Year Rule for Bilston Drivers

Your first MOT test is due exactly three years after your car was first registered. After that first test, you will need an MOT every 12 months to keep your car legal on the road. If your MOT expires and you drive without one, you face fines up to £1,000 and your car is not insured.

At Millfields Auto Services in Bilston, we test hundreds of cars every year. The three-year rule is simple — register on day one, MOT on day three.

How to Check Your MOT Due Date

The easiest way to check is to use the DVLA MOT checker online. Enter your registration number and you will see exactly when your MOT expires. Many drivers also find their MOT date on their insurance paperwork or in their car documents.

If you are not sure when you last had an MOT, call Millfields Auto Services on 01902 492116 and we will look it up for you. We can also book you in for a test right away if you are due or overdue.

What Happens If Your MOT Expires

Driving after your MOT expires is illegal. You face a fine of up to £1,000 even if you are stopped just one day after expiry. Your insurance is also void — so if something goes wrong and you cause an accident, you have no cover.

If your MOT is expired, do not panic. Bring your car in as soon as you can. We are DVSA-authorised in Bilston and can test your car within days. Once it passes, you are back on the road legally.

Why Not Book Early in Bilston

We recommend booking your MOT about a month before it expires. That way, if the test finds work that needs doing, you have time to arrange the repair without your car becoming illegal. Many customers book their MOT and service together — a convenient way to keep the car healthy.

Call us on 01902 492116 or book online. We are open Monday to Friday 08:30–17:30 and Saturday 08:30–14:00 in Bilston.

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