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Free MOT Reminder Service

Never get caught out before your MOT's due. Free, no account — and you don't have to part with any personal details unless you want to: get it by email, or add it straight to your calendar with no email at all.

Get a free MOT reminder

We’ll email you before your MOT is due — so you never get caught out.

✓ Free    ✓ No spam    ✓ Unsubscribe any time

We only ever use your email to send your MOT reminder — never marketing, never shared.

Each reminder helps you book — and compares local garage prices, often below the £54.85 cap.

no email? we can still remind you

Add to calendar — no email

Enter your reg above and we’ll switch on a no-email calendar reminder.

No personal details required. If you give an email, it's only ever used to send your reminder — never marketing, never shared, unsubscribe any time. Prefer not to? Add it to your calendar instead and we store nothing.

You choose

When we remind you

£1,000

Max fine for no MOT

£0

Always free

How it works

1

Enter your reg (and email, if you like)

Up to 5 vehicles at once. Rather not share an email? Add the reminder to your calendar instead — no email needed.

2

We pull the expiry from DVLA

No need to look it up yourself.

3

Reminders when you want them

5 weeks and 1 week before by default — or pick your own timing. The early nudge means you can test up to a month early and keep your renewal date.

4

Each reminder includes local garage prices

Direct link to compare MOT prices near you via BookMyGarage.

Why set an MOT reminder?

Easy to forget; consequences aren't small:

  • Up to £1,000 fine — driving without a valid MOT is a criminal offence.
  • Insurance may be void — most policies require a valid MOT. Crash without one and you may be personally liable.
  • ANPR cameras flag it automatically — no need for police to stop you to be caught.
  • Save money — an early reminder lets you test up to a month before, keep your renewal date, and compare local garage prices instead of paying the chain rate.

More in our guide to driving without an MOT.

What's in the reminder email?

  • MOT expiry date
  • Days remaining
  • Local garage prices via BookMyGarage

No clutter, no ads, no upsells. Run a full MOT history or tax check any time.

Save money on your MOT

The legal maximum for an MOT test is £54.85 — but many garages charge less. Compare prices in seconds.

Free comparison · No booking fee · Prices from local garages

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get an MOT reminder?
Enter your reg and email in the form above. We'll look up your MOT expiry from DVLA records and email you in good time before it's due — 5 weeks and 1 week before by default, or choose your own timing.
When will you remind me?
By default we email you 5 weeks before expiry and again 1 week before. You can change this to any combination of 5 weeks, 1 month, 2 weeks or 1 week. The early reminder matters: you can have an MOT done up to a month before it expires and keep the same renewal date, so booking early can save you money without losing any days.
Is this service free?
Yes — no charges, no premium tiers, no upsells. Just timely reminders, each with a link to compare and book a local MOT (often below the £54.85 cap).
How do I unsubscribe?
One-click link in every reminder email. No login, no extra steps.
What if I have more than one car?
Add up to 5 vehicles at once via '+ Add another vehicle' on the form. Each gets its own reminders.
Can you remind me about road tax too?
Not yet, but coming soon. For now, check your vehicle's tax status any time on our site.
What do you do with my email address?
Only used to send MOT reminders for the vehicle you registered. Never shared with third parties, no marketing emails. Unsubscribe any time.

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