05/11/2026
Pupils can take their driving test in their own car if it meets certain rules.
If it doesn’t, your test will be cancelled and you will need to pay for another slot.
The rules you need to follow
Your car must:
be taxed
be insured for a driving test
be roadworthy
have a current MOT
have no warning lights showing
have no tyre damage and meet the legal tread depth
have an extra interior rear-view mirror for the examiner
be able to reach at least 62mph and have an mph speedometer
be fitted with L-plates on the front and rear
Most people arrive in a car that meets the rules, but this isn’t always the case. DVSA have seen an increase in people attending their tests in vehicles that aren’t roadworthy.
If you choose to use your own car, please check your car meets all these requirements before test day.