The SDK provides convenient access to the MOT History API functionality from applications written in the Python programming language.
Requirements
Python 2.7 and later.
Setup
You can install this package by using the pip tool and installing:
pip install mot-history-api-py-sdkOr:
easy_install mot-history-api-py-sdkInstall from source with:
python setup.py install --userOr, sudo python setup.py install to install the package for all users.
Tests
Export environment variables:
export MOT_CLIENT_ID=
export MOT_CLIENT_SECRET=
export MOT_API_KEY=Now, you can execute this command: python3 -m test
Unset the environment variables after completing the tests:
unset MOT_CLIENT_ID && unset MOT_CLIENT_SECRET && unset MOT_API_KEYDevelopers/Engineers can run tests in two scenarios:
With real credentials: They set the environment variables, and the tests use the live API connection.
Without credentials: The tests run using a mock client, allowing basic functionality checks without a live API connection.
The flexibility supports real integration testing and quick, credential-free checks during development.
Request MOT History API Key
You can use this support form to request an API Key.
Using the MOT History API Key
You can read the API documentation to understand what’s possible with MOT History API Key. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact the DVSA.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Copyright
Copyright © 2023 - 2025 Finbarrs Oketunji.
The MOT History API Python SDK is Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
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