Can police or DVA stop me for a roadworthiness check?

nidirect says vehicles can be diverted by up to 10 miles for a roadside check.

Items can include registration plates, lights, steering, suspension, wipers, windows and other construction-and-use requirements.

A current MOT does not protect you from enforcement if the vehicle has developed defects afterwards. Roadworthiness is an ongoing responsibility.

For 'Can police or DVA stop me for a roadworthiness check?', treat the issue as a current roadworthiness matter rather than something to leave until the next MOT. A valid MOT does not protect you if the vehicle develops a defect afterwards.

Check the current source for 'Can police or DVA stop me for a roadworthiness check?' before acting if the relevant rule, policy, fee or eligibility has recently changed. Keep any official confirmation or reference number produced by the process because it can help resolve a later query. This note is specific to answer 478.