Can't hardly believe it - something for nothing!
If you are interested in a replacment car from a dodgy looking character, the inlaws, or similar you can now check the validity of the MOT for free on the WWW8. All you need is the Reg No. and the Reference No. from the V5C (easy to make a note when the present owner isn't looking), plug it into the VOSA website and Fanny's your weekend Uncle!
To check it out just follow the link below and put in your own car info - hope you don't get any surprises!
http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ ... equest.jspAlso tells you make, model, colour, fuel, VIN, first registered, MOT valid and expiry dates, reasons for refusal of MOTs and any advisory notices.
Quite a lot of info for very little effort really.
