Get Cash for Your MOT Failure Car or Van

If you’ve ever taken your car, van, or motorcycle for an MOT and received a long list of failed items, you’ll know the sinking feeling that comes with it. You’re suddenly faced with a tough decision: pay for costly repairs or be left with a vehicle that can’t be legally driven. Fortunately, OfferUpBid provides an easier solution — sell your MOT failure vehicle for cash today, with free pickup anywhere in the UK.

Can I Sell My Car or Van If It Has Failed Its MOT?

Yes — and it’s easier than you think. At OfferUpBid, we specialise in buying MOT failure cars, vans, and other vehicles that are no longer roadworthy. Whether it’s due to mechanical faults, rust, brake issues, or excessive emissions, we’ll buy it. You don’t need to repair it or make it pass the MOT — just fill the form and get a fair, guaranteed offer.

We purchase:

Cars that failed the MOT due to expensive repair needs.

Vehicles with SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)

Non-runner or broken cars with no valid MOT

Vans that failed MOT or have structural/mechanical issues

Why Sell Your MOT Failure Car to OfferUpBid?

✅Guaranteed Fair Price

We assess your car manually and offer a price we stick to. No last-minute haggling.

✅Free UK Collection

From your driveway, workplace, garage, or MOT station — we’ll pick it up at no cost.

✅DVLA Paperwork

We help you complete your V5C (logbook) correctly and notify the DVLA that the car has been sold.

✅Instant Payment

Receive payment at the time of collection via bank transfer or cash, whichever suits you.

✅Eco-Friendly Disposal

Vehicles beyond repair are scrapped through authorised ATFs (Authorised Treatment Facilities).

How It Works?

Selling an MOT failure car or van with OfferUpBid is simple:

Tell Us About Your Vehicle

Enter your reg, mileage, and other important data in the form on this page.

We Call You with an Offer

A real human, not a bot, evaluates your vehicle and gives you a no-obligation cash quote.

We Collect for Free

Choose a convenient time and location — we’ll handle the rest.

Get Paid

Receive cash or bank transfer instantly when we collect your vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your MOT Failure Car or Van

Can I sell my car without a valid MOT?

Yes. Although vehicles without a valid MOT cannot be driven on public roads, they can still be sold. OfferUpBid offers a stress-free way to move it on, even if it’s off the road or declared SORN.

Can I sell a van that failed its MOT?

Absolutely. We buy both cars and vans in any condition — whether failed MOT, SORN, or non-runner.

Will you accept a vehicle with serious mechanical issues?

Yes. From engine failures to electrical faults or structural problems, we’ll still make you an offer. Just be honest in the description so we can provide an accurate quote.

What if I lost my V5C (logbook)?

We may still be able to proceed. Just let us know when you submit your vehicle details. We’ll guide you through alternatives and paperwork for situations without the V5C (logbook).

Do I need to notify the DVLA when I sell a car without MOT?

Yes — and we’ll help you do that. You must inform the DVLA that the vehicle has been sold. More info: Selling a vehicle – GOV.UK

Related service link: Sell Scrap Cars for Cash – if your MOT failure is a total write-off.

Have Your MOT Failure Car Collected Today

If your vehicle has failed its MOT, it’s not only unusable on public roads — it may also be losing value every day it sits idle. Don’t waste time or money trying to repair it. OfferUpBid offers a smarter alternative: free vehicle collection and same-day cash offers.