Road traffic

Missing or expired vehicle inspection

Check whether the category required inspection and when it fell due. An expired inspection, driving after failure and failure to produce the certificate are different matters.

What to check in your case

Use the first registration date and inspection history. If a reinspection or restricted authorisation existed, check its conditions and the trip made.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Inspection sheet and any reinspection record
  • Vehicle document showing first registration and category

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.