Free MOT reminder
Never miss your MOT
Sign up for the free official reminder from the DVSA, check when your MOT is due, and add a reminder to your own calendar. We don't ask for your email or phone number.
The free official reminder
The DVSA sends free MOT reminders by text or email, one month before a car's MOT is due. You sign up on GOV.UK with the number plate and your mobile number or email. It's run by the government, not by us.
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Not available for vehicles in Northern Ireland, which has its own MOT system.
When is my MOT due?
The registration is only used to look up the DVSA record. Nothing you type is saved, and the calendar file is made on your device.
Good to know
- You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date.
- You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving without a valid MOT.
- A new car needs its first MOT by the third anniversary of its registration.
Source: GOV.UK Getting an MOT
See the full MOT history
Common questions
Is the official MOT reminder free?
Yes. The DVSA sends free MOT reminders by text or email one month before a car's MOT is due. You sign up on GOV.UK with the number plate and your mobile number or email.
Do you keep my registration or contact details?
No. We don't ask for an email or phone number. The registration is only used to look up the DVSA record, and the calendar file is made on your device.
How early can I get my MOT done?
GOV.UK says you can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date. The calendar reminder is set for that day.