From what I recall this used to cost something like £1.50 for a reminder text. I see now that you can register online and get a free reminder email. This should come in handy to those who forget like myself as I've done this in the past!
Yes you can put reminders in your phone/email/work calendar etc but things happen throughout the year and you may change a phone/work etc whereas if you've got a permanent email then this is another reminder method. It's always better to be safe than sorry especially with something like this.
All you need is the registration of your car and your email address (you will need to confirm the email they send you after registering).
You’ll then get an reminder email a month before your MOT is due and again 2 weeks later if you don’t have your MOT yet.
The Check MOT Service that is linked on the right (LINK) is also very good for checking out the history of a car you are thinking of buying. I've used it in the past and it's good to see the reaction of the owner when you ask them questions about stuff that was an advisory on the last (or previous MOT)
All comments (123)
shalton
30 Aug 17#1
Nice one.
Suziq91
30 Aug 17#2
My daughter needs this she forgets every year
Jackmaster to Suziq91
31 Aug 17#96
Great to know your daughter is yet another uninsured driver that has put my premiums up!!!!
effingandjeffing to Suziq91
31 Aug 17#119
it's ok, normally the police remind me
wozwebs
30 Aug 17#3
Cheers, I always forget, just signed up!
Frank30uk
30 Aug 17#4
Very handy! thanks OP
coach_mcguirk
30 Aug 17#5
Thanks for this @MackemLad (haway the lads!). Really useful for me, but it also informed me that the MOT on the 20 year old car I just bought actually runs about 2 months longer than I thought it did. Result!
amyxo
30 Aug 17#6
Thanks this is really useful
1mark
30 Aug 17#7
Thanks!! Also there is an app on android called Vehicle Smart its pretty good and sends push notifications through for the MOST & Tax dates link play.google.com/sto…art
Also like to mention the notifications are not automatically set up!!! You must add the car to your garage then scroll to the end of the bar ( see pic) to my services in order to setup tax& mot push notifications
1mark to 1mark
30 Aug 17#14
Also like to mention the notifications are not automatically set up!!! You must add the car to your garage then scroll to the end of the bar ( see pic) to my services in order to setup tax& mot push notifications
knocik to 1mark
30 Aug 17#31
I am using this app too for all my cars. Very good.
Ralph888
30 Aug 17#8
A friend of mine has been driving the length and breadth of the UK since March without and MOT. His car is a 14 reg due its first MOT on the 1st of March this year. He argues that no one has told him to take an MOT test. I have corrected him but he has chosen to ignore my advice and carries on using the car. Isn't it amazing that the police do not stop cars without MOT routinely. If the car was not taxed or not insured they would. I googled this and for not having an MOT you would probably get away with a warning. The law does not seem to worry as much for not having a current MOT.
gacameron01 to Ralph888
30 Aug 17#12
I got stopped and a £100? fine.
glasgowgirl to gacameron01
31 Aug 17#115
Me too for being 6 weeks past my MOT.... flagged up on the police ANPR system when I drove past them
MackemLad to Ralph888
30 Aug 17#15
Yes you may get a fine (up to £1000) but is he really that stupid or is he trying to save a few quid and will 'play dumb' if pulled over? For starters there's ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) that the Police use commonly so he will no doubt get caught eventually given his mileage.
Regardless of that does he realise that if he is in accident that his insurance claim may not be as simple either depending on the wording of his policy. It may say that the car needs to be in a roadworthy condition and this probably means having a valid MOT. Yes a car can pass the MOT and as soon as you drive away it could then be unroadworthy 100 metres down the road (yet the MOT is still a year) but even so it's not worth the risk!
Ralph888 to MackemLad
30 Aug 17#46
My thoughts entirely, just call him stupid and ignorant, despite his professional status and University education it beggar's belief the way he is acting! He's wealthy so would pay and keep quiet about it if anything happened.
cowsmoooo to Ralph888
30 Aug 17#16
He may as well have no insurance than either.
fireman1 to cowsmoooo
30 Aug 17#21
And he probably would have saved 5 grand by the time he was stopped and fined 200 quid.
MackemLad to fireman1
30 Aug 17#24
Or he could end up losing £1,000's if his insurance doesn't cover all costs in the event of an accident.
masekwm to cowsmoooo
30 Aug 17#30
Why's that then? No MOT doesn't mean no insurance
Lonyo to masekwm
30 Aug 17#35
The insurer might tell him to take a hike if he tries to make a claim. He may have insurance, but it could be worthless if they require an MOT for cover to be valid. If it isn't they might not pay him anything.
masekwm to Lonyo
31 Aug 17#116
No they won't, they are barred by the Financial Ombudsman from doing so.
andreialisen to cowsmoooo
31 Aug 17#99
* then
Niz to Ralph888
30 Aug 17#23
The ANPR will kick in one year after I think, there's a pretty big grace period. Since it doesn't flag up as expired it pretty much won't flag up it will just show as unrecorded. Personally the biggest problem is that his insurance is invalid without it.
It varies with the Police, one of the previous years I was 2 days overdue and a police who happened to tail me pulled me over £60, it flags on their screen automatically.
Babbler to Ralph888
30 Aug 17#37
I didn't think you could tax a car without an mot
Ralph888 to Babbler
30 Aug 17#45
You're correct, he purchased the car beginning of January and got 12 m tax before the Mot was due. Car was registered 1st March 2014 hence the need to MOT it. It just amazes me he hasn't been stopped. He's travelled 10,000 miles since March all over the country, seems as though this isn't checked by the ANPS on gantries and Police cars. Crazy system.
Helgrr to Babbler
31 Aug 17#117
You can't but you can tax for next year upt to 28 days in advance and then let your MOT run out, if you are an idiot
SmashDealer to Ralph888
30 Aug 17#49
Try to reason with him that it's not for his own safety, it's for everyones. Like the restrictions on Drink Driving.
If his car tires burst, he spins off and takes out a family SUV. It's not just his own life he's risking, It's potentially a bunch of people a lot more innocent and worthy of life. Maybe a couple little kids, a wife, a hard working dad.
Also he could die too, if he cares, but some people just don't understand the dangers they're causing to others too I think.
It's not smart to avoid the MOT, because it exists for a reason, it's just, thoughtless. And if the dangers to others are understood, then selfish too.
parabolica to Ralph888
31 Aug 17#71
What Police? Look at all the unroadworty and illegal cars/bikes with loud exhausts that arn't stopped
Ralph888 to parabolica
31 Aug 17#77
In Birmingham you see slot of cars without number plates, if they are followed they just floor it and run, Police don't give chase as pursuit in built up areas is to dangerous. Crazy world.
dineshonline to Ralph888
31 Aug 17#87
Your friend could have saved the insurance money too, because he is essentially driving uninsured. Insurers/Police only check these when there has been an incident. Imagine a 3rd party claim of 1M £, how will he pay that or the legal fees?
The bottom line is that if your MOT is out of date and you’re involved in a crash, in nearly all cases your insurer will declare your cover to be invalid, no matter how much you’ve paid for it.
ukscoob1 to Ralph888
31 Aug 17#88
For the sake of £30-£40 he's invalidated his car insurance. Good one.
Jackmaster to Ralph888
31 Aug 17#97
Sensible post. Of course with ANPR they could do this. And if the car doesn't have a valid MOT then nothing else will be valid.
Problem is, as has been clearly portrayed on here, most people "get away with it", and even if they maim or kill someone whilst driving illegally, the penalties are absolutely minimal.
Sadly I know of people who have not had a licence and therefore any other legal requirement like insurance, tax, MOT, have been off their heads, killed numerous people and have walked away with a "community order" and 3 year driving ban.
It's a blooody JOKE!!!
othen to Jackmaster
31 Aug 17#104
... are you sure that they have killed numerous people whilst driving and still only got a driving ban? That sounds (to me) a bit implausible as there would be an issue of manslaughter, particularly if by 'off their heads' you mean drunk or having taken drugs.
majortom to Ralph888
31 Aug 17#103
What an antisocial, selfish prat. So antisocial and selfish I bet he voted Brexit as well as driving around without an MOT.
s24adm to Ralph888
1 Sep 17#121
Any passing police car with ANPR system will flag him up instantly - I had an instance about 6 years ago, I got one of my motors MOT'd on a Tuesday and drove it to work on the Wednesday morning. Halfway to work, a police car flew up behind me, lights on. Apparently my car showed as "no mot" as it sometimes takes up to 48hours for their database to update - a quick flash of the MOT doc which was thankfully still IN the car and I was on my merry way.
So the police definitely DO bother about expired MOTs.
Trabs
30 Aug 17#9
great find thanks.
ssc1
30 Aug 17#10
Cheers just set up. Is there one for tax too?
bo19991
30 Aug 17#11
Brilliant! Thanks op, just signed up :thumbsup:
ahenners
30 Aug 17#13
Great for everyone who can't work out how to read existing documentation and set a calendar reminder.
MackemLad to ahenners
30 Aug 17#18
Not that I've seen but if you do it online and pay via Direct Debit then it does automatically renew so there's no messing about come tax renewal time. I just pay mine monthly via Direct Debit and this is what it said at the end of my last email when I taxed a vehicle in June this year.
Your vehicle
tax will automatically renew unless you notify us of any changes. We will send
a new payment schedule at the time of renewal.
You'd be surprised just how many people can't or don't do this! If you set up a calendar reminder on a PC/Laptop/phone etc then you may end up changing that device over the year and may forget or not be able transfer the calendar to a new device (if replaced at all). Even this email option isn't fail safe but it's another option
ahenners to MackemLad
30 Aug 17#20
Calendars are usually synced to an account i.e. email but agreed still not foolproof. This is genuinely a good option for those who need that prod to remind them.
Lonyo to ahenners
30 Aug 17#38
Or use one of the many other free options, such as the AA Halfords etc.
Grennie to ahenners
31 Aug 17#113
Time flies, and all that sh*t. I'm pretty good with keeping up on things but this post made me realise my MOT is pretty-much out of date.
Insurance = Reminder (notification from insurance company) Road Tax (Excise, whatever you wanna call it) = Reminder (with a good period of notice) MOT = Nothing
Good for you if you are so organised, I'm happy for you. For those of us who enjoy a gentle (free) reminder every now an again, I'd say this is great.
If you don't need any help with reminders for bills, give your gas, electricity, water and mortgage provider a shout that they can rest easy with the letters and all that jazz.....you got it all in hand.
Mud8oy
30 Aug 17#17
I was always amazed at non mechanic types stating "modern cars these days don't need serviced like the old ones" and then they convince themselves it'll be ok ... months later the cars needing a serious repair or its had it and all because they never bothered getting the annual service done and all because they want to save a few quid.... :angry:
0scar222 to Mud8oy
30 Aug 17#33
Do think its partly correct if do the oil and filter and change cam belt when needed the engine will be ok Dont need any tuning or adjustments like old cars did just leave well alone as long as MIL light out Yes brakes suspension need checking for safety Servicing has always been bit of a money earner for car dealers I am not non mechanic type either (time served mechanic ) not worked as mechanic for long time though(wages crap )
Agent004
30 Aug 17#19
Very handy , cheers OP
flintstone
30 Aug 17#22
about time, they should always remind you
In Northern Ireland, we get a reminder, granted our MOT's are done via GOV MOT Centres but that shouldn't make a difference.
sss4g
30 Aug 17#25
Thanks for sharing
Mark43
30 Aug 17#26
Its always amazed me that they don't send a reminder, its about time really.
7day
30 Aug 17#27
Good post can't get tax without mot also insurance won't pay. I know, even though it was not my faul
bizzargainhunter
30 Aug 17#28
wow, what a stunningly obvious service the government has finally launched..
That didn't take them long at all. How entirely competent and efficient.
#BigGovSucks
bomberman
30 Aug 17#29
Thank you
weeklycoconut
30 Aug 17#32
I've got mine setup on AA for MOT, Servicing and AA renewals
alexc100
30 Aug 17#34
Good effort cheers OP. Signed up in less than 30 seconds :smile:
Northzest
30 Aug 17#36
Thank you for sharing.
Hippos
30 Aug 17#39
Nice useful post for the forgetful like me :smile: Cheers
KimVessey
30 Aug 17#40
This should have been done the moment they scrapped the disc. Good news. Better late than never
snoopy18
30 Aug 17#41
Thanks op
KEVIN6BZ
30 Aug 17#42
A bloke in my road has a renault van and the mot and tax ran out march 2016!!! He drives it daily and goes past a ANPR camera near our town . How does he get away with it? I have reported it on dvla website 4 times giving his address no body had ever come out to investigate. Makes me angry when I pay my tax and get mot test.
alex_dis to KEVIN6BZ
31 Aug 17#63
Glad I haven't got a neighbour like you grassing me up to the authorities. But I'm guessing you're in a feud with this guy, in which case, fair enough :wink:
ghostm4n to alex_dis
31 Aug 17#65
Glad I haven't got neighbours like you, if they sympathise with a neighbour like his. The man is a menace, and a potentially lethal one if his car hasn't been checked, yet there is always some idiot that thinks it's OK.
alex_dis to ghostm4n
31 Aug 17#78
Oh, wind your neck in. Maybe he should have spoken to him first before reporting him. Begs the question on how he knew this guys renewal dates? I can only assume he had a conversation with him about it, so shouldn't he have mentioned his concern then?
ghostm4n to alex_dis
31 Aug 17#85
No thanks, it's quite ok where it is actually, and it doesn't beg any questions really. If (and I said if) the facts are as stated, then that guy, and every other idiot who thinks it clever not to have an MOT, are morons that are potentially lethal on the road, FACT.
Couldn't care less if they kill themselves, but it's the innocent victims they hurt as well that I'd care about.
alex_dis to ghostm4n
31 Aug 17#86
I was commenting on the other guys motivation for reporting him - which was possibly nothing to do with 'road safety' and probably more to do with an unrelated dispute he had with him in the past - rather than why he hasn't got an MOT.
KEVIN6BZ to ghostm4n
1 Sep 17#122
You are a dumb tw*t , I worry about the safety of our roads , he could have faulty brakes for all i know as he hasn't had the mot done so in my mind unsafe vehicle , I will let you know if he kills any one , then we will see if you think I should "let him get away with it"
ghostm4n to KEVIN6BZ
1 Sep 17#123
Errrrrrmmmm, are you sure you meant to reply to me seeing as I was saying the exact same thing as you???
geefav
30 Aug 17#43
Good post. I need this my self :relaxed:
superpanda
30 Aug 17#44
If people need reminding when their MoT is due they shouldn't be driving a car. What next a government reminder you need some petrol?
buglawton to superpanda
31 Aug 17#52
My car doesn't have a warning light for when the MOT's due. It used to have a handy round disc on the windscreen as a reminder of the month of expiry but that was made obsolete. Perhaps I need a newfangled way to be reminded. Could such a thing as, well 'E'' Mail be invented
Rhythmeister
30 Aug 17#47
I tried the registrations for BOTH my cars and merely get this error message "There was a problem Check that you’ve typed in the correct registration number.
You can only sign up if the vehicle has a current MOT."
MackemLad to Rhythmeister
30 Aug 17#50
Check again here as this will tell you what the latest MOT (& Tax) info is for them
Obviously if you have a legitimate MOT then you need to contact them but it does say give them 5 days in the link below the MOT status result.
Incorrect MOT status? If the MOT status is incorrect it can take up to 5 days for your status to update.
If the MOT status is still incorrect after 5 days contact DVSA
andreasuk
30 Aug 17#48
Or you can just make a note in your diary or in Hotmail calendar etc.
CouldntThinkOfAUsername
30 Aug 17#51
I forgot to mot last year, was driving daily for 4 months without it. Only realised when monthly road tax hadn't gone from bank and started getting letters, so had no tax for 3 weeks either.
sharondeana7
31 Aug 17#53
Well I think it's a good idea as when I went to tax my car it said no valid mot! I thought it was later So the reminder does help for blonds like me
westernise
31 Aug 17#54
Good initiative. Would be good for them to set up Road Tax reminder service too.
frozencake to westernise
31 Aug 17#55
This is a MOT reminder service :thinking:
westernise
31 Aug 17#56
Think I've lost my marbles - meant Road Tax sorry. Amended original post.
alex_dis to westernise
31 Aug 17#62
But you get the renewal document in the post a few weeks before expiry. Isn't that a reminder?
JonnyBoy10
31 Aug 17#57
:thumbsup:
adnan1002
31 Aug 17#58
Thanks op
malachi
31 Aug 17#59
Thanks
sjr88
31 Aug 17#60
Thanks. Mine runs out in October, sooner than I thought!
Darude
31 Aug 17#61
It's about bloody time! it's 2017! This is 20 years overdue! Heat added, thanks op.
sangke
31 Aug 17#64
Thank you for this
Ralph888
31 Aug 17#66
Incidentally you cannot report someone without road tax online, there is no online form for reporting no MOT, you have to dial the non emergency police line and give your details and report, it's not anonimous.
farringtoc
31 Aug 17#67
OMG - I have no MOT, forgot as usual - thank you so much
mistameena
31 Aug 17#68
like it, just done it, cheers...
kemik
31 Aug 17#69
About time the government started delivering on their Digital strategy and offering something useful back to taxpayers who seem to get little if nothing in return for our contributions!
glam1
31 Aug 17#70
Thanks OP.....signed up!!
Cloudane
31 Aug 17#72
Thanks for the heads up. I was always surprised they didn't already send reminders and fines if you miss it etc.
tahir1231
31 Aug 17#73
brilliant. much needed service thanks
mackem1966
31 Aug 17#74
At last something good from Sunderland :grin: well done mackemlad lets hope we get some decent signings today !
itr786
31 Aug 17#75
Bare in mind, DVLA sell on your contact details, so don't be surprised if you're getting EVEN MORE balls asking about ppi, or about that (apparent) accident you had last month.
Smag
31 Aug 17#76
I've forgotten in the past so this is very good for me. Thanks OP :thumbsup:
Dalkirst
31 Aug 17#79
This isn't a new service
MackemLad to Dalkirst
31 Aug 17#84
Yes you are correct if you mean an email reminder option for MOT isn't new as there's been 3rd party providers that have offered this. The GOV website is the new service that's just been opened up very recently.
If you look at the top when you click the link you will see this
BETA This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it.
Even if there are other ways as there are many , if not millions of people who miss their MOT test dates for one reason or another. This article on Kwik-Fit is rehashing data (and sensationalising it given technology back then restricting reminder options) from way back in 2009. You'd like to think many of those are now using a reminder method in one way or another.
This will help forgetful people or at least push them into creating a reminder that bests suits them. It's amazing that people still do knowingly drive with an MOT, tax, insurance or all 3 yet they do. Yes you may just get a fine for no MOT but you'd still have to declare the offence for insurance purposes for the next 5 years so will cost you even more in the long run.
ssc1
31 Aug 17#80
One for tax too?
cmahey
31 Aug 17#81
The Auto Trader app also sends reminders, which is handy as I've always got the app installed and use it a lot.
dorito
31 Aug 17#82
About time! Good stuff.
c_1st
31 Aug 17#83
Thanks OP - a very useful service to avoid increasingly common gov't traps that lead to huge fines. Oh, and despite the odd snarky remark left, the extremely high heat score tells you how much we appreciate your post!
oadbyboy
31 Aug 17#89
Always put a reminder on my calendar but have signed up for this anyway . Good find , thanks for the information .
willpower
31 Aug 17#90
I made the mistake of assuming that the MOT and the tax were in sync. Got pulled over by the cops who let me know the MOT had run out a few days prior and to expect a fine. :cry:
westernise
31 Aug 17#91
I never get Road Tax reminder for some reason plus now that it's all gone online and no longer a paper disc, the onus is on the owner to ensure that they renew the road tax etc. The more reminders the better in my opinion plus post sometimes has a habit of going astray.
MackemLad to westernise
31 Aug 17#94
If you pay for tax online via Direct Debit then you now get a tax reminder email. Plus you won't have to do anything as the reminder will tell you how much it will be over the next however long and just keep taking the money every month. So really you should never run out of tax unless your bank details change or the Direct Debit fails. Hopefully you will get some sort of warning message if this does happen. This is what it said at the end of my last email when I taxed a vehicle in June this year.
Your vehicle
tax will automatically renew unless you notify us of any changes. We will send
a new payment schedule at the time of renewal.
DustyJaneway
31 Aug 17#92
I am so unorganised and so forgettable, therefore this is fantastic for me - many thanks poster! :sunglasses:
VCB-160
31 Aug 17#93
Cheers nice one :wink:
Ideavate
31 Aug 17#95
Check out Onedox. It's a free app that automatically notifies you of when your tax and MOT are due, as well as automatically collecting and helping you to manage your household bills.
Thanks for this! Just used this reminder service - definitely pretty useful
jonven
31 Aug 17#100
Thanks, I'm always forgetting things
othen
31 Aug 17#101
Many thanks to the government - this is really sensible (I have signed up for both my cars).
othen
31 Aug 17#102
... and my motorbike as well. It just shows it is always worth voting Conservative. :-)
mutley1
31 Aug 17#105
Excellent. Thanks for this. :smile:
Countyforever
31 Aug 17#106
I went onto this link last night and found it wouldn't work. I then found out out MOT was not up to date. Ahhh!! Car was booked in this morning for its MOT and passed. I couldn't believe it was out of date. Thanks for the link. Our stress levels rose , but hopefully, we are now sorted. It does seem odd that you get reminders for Tax but not for your MOT. We live and learn...endlessly..
Mosska
31 Aug 17#107
Cheers for this very helpful
mattsloft
31 Aug 17#108
Cheers MackemLad, for some reason I thought my newly acquired cars mot was due in April..... Used the site to discover it's in 10 days time!
garethmawdsley
31 Aug 17#109
2500 degrees. Jesus.
garethmawdsley
31 Aug 17#110
So it's been voted hot because you save 1.50. Not exactly a deal is it. Just setup an annual reminder in your calendar. Job done.
MackemLad to garethmawdsley
31 Aug 17#112
No it's not a deal as it's a freebie and has been posted in the freebies :nerd:
As for the calendar thing, not everyone has that option or maybe they do they want to use that method. Given the fact that 100,000's of people (probably still millions) miss their MOT even though various reminder options have been around for many years then having another simple option for free is probably why it's been voted hot.
Another simple method would be to print a label and stick it on your windscreen internally, or buy/make one like this
antonf793
31 Aug 17#111
Brand new Nike Trainers up to 20% off here - Air Max / Flyknit / Janoski / Jordan && many more!!
Looks good, and I've signed up (always worth a nudge) - but try memotome.com/hom…asp. You can set reminders for birthdays, wedding anniversaries or whatever - weekly, monthly, every few weeks. . . .
Babbler
31 Aug 17#118
If I'd have known a free mot reminder would get so hot I'd have posted the deal lol.
It's run by the AA. they email and text you and if you need anything doing you just put out a quote request and local garages send you a quote. It also gives you info on all of your cars previous mot history.
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Opening post
Yes you can put reminders in your phone/email/work calendar etc but things happen throughout the year and you may change a phone/work etc whereas if you've got a permanent email then this is another reminder method. It's always better to be safe than sorry especially with something like this.
All you need is the registration of your car and your email address (you will need to confirm the email they send you after registering).
You’ll then get an reminder email a month before your MOT is due and again 2 weeks later if you don’t have your MOT yet.
The Check MOT Service that is linked on the right (LINK) is also very good for checking out the history of a car you are thinking of buying. I've used it in the past and it's good to see the reaction of the owner when you ask them questions about stuff that was an advisory on the last (or previous MOT)
All comments (123)
Regardless of that does he realise that if he is in accident that his insurance claim may not be as simple either depending on the wording of his policy. It may say that the car needs to be in a roadworthy condition and this probably means having a valid MOT. Yes a car can pass the MOT and as soon as you drive away it could then be unroadworthy 100 metres down the road (yet the MOT is still a year) but even so it's not worth the risk!
It varies with the Police, one of the previous years I was 2 days overdue and a police who happened to tail me pulled me over £60, it flags on their screen automatically.
If his car tires burst, he spins off and takes out a family SUV. It's not just his own life he's risking, It's potentially a bunch of people a lot more innocent and worthy of life. Maybe a couple little kids, a wife, a hard working dad.
Also he could die too, if he cares, but some people just don't understand the dangers they're causing to others too I think.
It's not smart to avoid the MOT, because it exists for a reason, it's just, thoughtless. And if the dangers to others are understood, then selfish too.
policyexpert.co.uk/ins…ot/
The bottom line is that if your MOT is out of date and you’re involved in a crash, in nearly all cases your insurer will declare your cover to be invalid, no matter how much you’ve paid for it.
Problem is, as has been clearly portrayed on here, most people "get away with it", and even if they maim or kill someone whilst driving illegally, the penalties are absolutely minimal.
Sadly I know of people who have not had a licence and therefore any other legal requirement like insurance, tax, MOT, have been off their heads, killed numerous people and have walked away with a "community order" and 3 year driving ban.
It's a blooody JOKE!!!
So the police definitely DO bother about expired MOTs.
Your vehicle tax will automatically renew unless you notify us of any changes. We will send a new payment schedule at the time of renewal.
You'd be surprised just how many people can't or don't do this! If you set up a calendar reminder on a PC/Laptop/phone etc then you may end up changing that device over the year and may forget or not be able transfer the calendar to a new device (if replaced at all). Even this email option isn't fail safe but it's another option
Insurance = Reminder (notification from insurance company)
Road Tax (Excise, whatever you wanna call it) = Reminder (with a good period of notice)
MOT = Nothing
Good for you if you are so organised, I'm happy for you. For those of us who enjoy a gentle (free) reminder every now an again, I'd say this is great.
If you don't need any help with reminders for bills, give your gas, electricity, water and mortgage provider a shout that they can rest easy with the letters and all that jazz.....you got it all in hand.
Dont need any tuning or adjustments like old cars did just leave well alone as long as MIL light out
Yes brakes suspension need checking for safety
Servicing has always been bit of a money earner for car dealers
I am not non mechanic type either (time served mechanic ) not worked as mechanic for long time though(wages crap )
In Northern Ireland, we get a reminder, granted our MOT's are done via GOV MOT Centres but that shouldn't make a difference.
That didn't take them long at all. How entirely competent and efficient.
#BigGovSucks
Cheers
Couldn't care less if they kill themselves, but it's the innocent victims they hurt as well that I'd care about.
i know as he hasn't had the mot done so in my mind unsafe vehicle , I will let you know if he kills any one , then we will see if you think I should "let him get away with it"
What next a government reminder you need some petrol?
Check that you’ve typed in the correct registration number.
You can only sign up if the vehicle has a current MOT."
gov.uk/che…tus
Obviously if you have a legitimate MOT then you need to contact them but it does say give them 5 days in the link below the MOT status result.
Incorrect MOT status?
If the MOT status is incorrect it can take up to 5 days for your status to update.
If the MOT status is still incorrect after 5 days contact DVSA
So the reminder does help for blonds like me
Heat added, thanks op.
mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/wer…ce/
If you look at the top when you click the link you will see this
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Even if there are other ways as there are many , if not millions of people who miss their MOT test dates for one reason or another. This article on Kwik-Fit is rehashing data (and sensationalising it given technology back then restricting reminder options) from way back in 2009. You'd like to think many of those are now using a reminder method in one way or another.
kwik-fit.com/pre…mot
This will help forgetful people or at least push them into creating a reminder that bests suits them. It's amazing that people still do knowingly drive with an MOT, tax, insurance or all 3 yet they do. Yes you may just get a fine for no MOT but you'd still have to declare the offence for insurance purposes for the next 5 years so will cost you even more in the long run.
Oh, and despite the odd snarky remark left, the extremely high heat score tells you how much we appreciate your post!
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As for the calendar thing, not everyone has that option or maybe they do they want to use that method. Given the fact that 100,000's of people (probably still millions) miss their MOT even though various reminder options have been around for many years then having another simple option for free is probably why it's been voted hot.
Another simple method would be to print a label and stick it on your windscreen internally, or buy/make one like this
ebay.co.uk/sch…om=
automyze.theaa.com/
It's run by the AA. they email and text you and if you need anything doing you just put out a quote request and local garages send you a quote. It also gives you info on all of your cars previous mot history.