first MOT

[lozzer50]

MY car is due for its first mot this year do i need to mot it this month or the month it was registered?

[ojread2]

you should get a reminder in the post advising you of its due date

[ChuckFickens]

3 years after the registration date.

[ChuckFickens]

You don't get reminders for an MOT unless the garage you previously got an MOT from send you one, the DVLA don't send them out.

[shoota]

Good question Lozzer, I don't know but would guess on the anniversary of the registration. Why not phone your MoT station for a definitive answer?
When you find out will you let us know please?

[mccfluff]

3 years from registration date

[Dodger666]

You can get your car MOT'd up to one month before it's due, even if it's the first MOT. The MOT certificate will be dated one year from the due date. Although the vehicle records are computerised these days I would take your log book along with you as proof of dates. Once your car is in the system you don't need to take the MOT certificate for future MOTs.

[lozzer50]

Thanks for your answers having checked it is due on the date it was registered. i was just worried that as the new cars came out last week that it would need an MOT now!!! few weeks grace yet!!!! :0) answerbank is so useful because there are so many people willing to help others so THANKS again
Loz
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[ojread2]

yep, apologies, looking at my reminder now it's from the garage
It's on green and white paper, same as a DL, and didn't read it properly plus it came in a brown windowed envelope