Get MOT reminders

Sign up to get free reminders by text message or email when your MOT is due.

When you sign up you’ll get a reminder:

  • one month before your car, van or motorcycle MOT is due
  • 2 months before your lorry, bus or large trailer MOT is due

You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT.

You cannot use this service if you live in Northern Ireland - you’ll get a reminder by post 7 weeks before your MOT is due.

You can also use this service to view your current reminders or stop an MOT reminder.

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Before you start

You need:

  • the vehicle’s number plate (registration number)
  • a mobile phone number or email address

Vehicle recalls

Your reminders may tell you if your vehicle has been recalled for a safety reason, depending on the manufacturer. You can also check if a vehicle model, part or accessory has been recalled.

Help with reminders

Contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to get help with MOT reminders.

DVSA customer service centre
Telephone: 0300 123 9000
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Find out about call charges

Part of Get an annual test (MOT) for a lorry, bus or trailer: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check when your test is due and get reminders

    1. Check when your annual test is due
    2. You are currently viewing: Get reminders by email or text message

  2. Step 2 Book the test

    1. Find your nearest test centre and book your test

    The cost will vary depending on where you take the test.

    1. Check the fees for heavy goods vehicles or trailers
    2. Check the fees for public service vehicles

    Fill in an application form before you book your test if it's the first time it's been tested and it's:

  3. Step 3 Prepare your vehicle

    1. Check your vehicle’s headlamp aim
    2. Check the brakes if it's a heavy goods vehicle
    3. Check what to do if your vehicle carries dangerous goods

    You can get your vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic to prepare for the test. They should be using the test standards in the:

  4. and Prepare the documents you need

    1. Check what documents you need to take with you

    You need to bring extra documents if your vehicle is used to carry dangerous goods, or if it's exempt from having a tachograph or speed limiter.

  5. Step 4 Take your vehicle to the test

    1. Find out what happens at the test centre

    At the end of the test, you'll be told if your vehicle has passed or failed.

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