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Two dates with different meanings
Licence expiry is the end of validity recorded in the registry. The last test date describes a test already carried out, not the next test appointment. Do not calculate expiry simply by adding a year to that test date.
Renewal and inspection requirements depend on the vehicle category and circumstances. Use the date on the licence and the Ministry of Transport’s instructions to establish what your vehicle needs.
After renewal or when a date is missing
The report depends on published data and when it was retrieved. If you recently renewed, compare the result with the updated licence in your government personal area; CarCheck is not proof of payment or renewal.
A missing date does not mean the licence is valid. A future expiry also says nothing conclusive about current mechanical condition or complete accident history. Resolve discrepancies through the official service.
Illustrative example — fictional data
A fictional vehicle has a last test dated 10 May and licence expiry of 31 May the following year. Check renewal against the recorded expiry, rather than the anniversary of the test. These illustrative dates are not renewal instructions.
Your next step
Compare both report dates with the current licence, then use the Ministry of Transport’s renewal service to follow up.
Frequently asked questions
Is the last test date also the licence expiry date?
No. They are separate fields. Compare the report’s expiry with the updated licence; do not infer it from the last test date.