The Official MOT Testing Form

Charlotte Green
Charlotte Green updated on September 22, 2020

If the MOT testing is not working, you can issue your MOT test making use of the "contingency testing" service. The MOT is the annual test that will assess your vehicle safety. It mandatory to the DVLA so that your motor vehicle can be allowed on the UK roads.

The MOT contingency testing certificate should be given by the testing company to the customer.

The official MOT contingency testing form

Here below is the official MOT contingency testing certificate form that you will be given if your vehicles passes the test:

mot test form

Good to know

You can download and print this MOT testing certificate (official version of the DVSA).

When to use the MOT contingency test certificate form?

Usually, the MOT certificate is generated through the DVSA services system. However, there are two situations for which the MOT contingency test form can be used:

  • When the MOT testing service is unavailable because the DVSA is facing technical issues
  • There is broadband problem which make the DVSA services unavailable.

Good to know

Always check if the DVSA system is working before applying for a MOT contingency testing certificate

How to record my MOT testing certificate?

Once your testing operator has given you your MOT contingency testing certificate, you have to record on the DVSA database, through the agency's online portal. Once you're signed in, you'll have to click the ‘Record contingency test' box. From there, you'll guided to complete the process.

Who to contact in case of problem with my MOT contingency testing certificate?

In case you face any problem, you can always contact the MOT testing service desk, at the following phone number: 0330 123 5654 (available from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, and on Saturday from 8am to 2pm).

Otherwise, you can contact the DVSA MOT testing services through this email address: [email protected]

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Charlotte is a finance content specialist with a sharp analytical mind and a strong academic background. She holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford and a Master’s in Behavioural Economics from the London School of Economics. Her academic training gave her the tools to make sense of complex financial systems—and to explain them in a way that’s both smart and relatable. Before joining HelloSafe, Charlotte worked in editorial roles for financial media and strategy firms, where she focused on personal finance, digital banking, and policy analysis. She is passionate about helping people make informed decisions about their money, especially in an age where the financial landscape is changing fast. At HelloSafe, she covers key topics such as insurance, tax, utilities, credit and budgeting tools. Her mission: provide clear, honest and actionable insights that empower readers to take control of their financial lives with confidence.