MOT Reminder to your phone

Don't Forget Your MOT

Avoid a £1,000 fine.

Want a reminder text?
Txt the following message:

MOT expiry date

[example: MOT 05May09]

to

60300

And receive a reminder straight to your phone when your MOT is due.

We respect your privacy: We will only use your phone number to remind you of the MOT, and never pass on your details to anyone else.

Normal mobile network rates apply

Garages Overcharging For MOT’s

Government Admits Garages are Overcharging

In a recent government publication aimed at the MOT trade the results of a confidential survey of MOT Test stations wer announced. Buried amongst the usual sort of satisfaction ratings and information concerning the computerisation was a rather alarming statistic.

3% of car garages and 2% motorcycle garages admitted charging more than the permitted level. Very simply these garages are breaking the law and risk prosecution. The MOT price is a legal maximum and not a recommended price.

So do check the price of the MOT before agreeing to the test and please let us know if you discover any garage overcharging.

Reference: Matters of Testing front page.

Lost MOT certificate

If you have lost your current MOT certificate then it is now a lot easier to find out its due date and get a replacement if necessary.

Firstly, unless you have been requested to produce your MOT certificate by the police, you are unlikely to require a replacement. You can now buy your Tax disc online, and if you do this the computerised record of your MOT is checked rather than you needing to present the MOT certificate.

How to check when your MOT is due.

If you just need your current certificate to check when the MOT is due and you have the vehicle V5C registration document "logbook" then you can use the MOT Computerisation Web Site to tell you the due date of the MOT.

How to get a replacement MOT certificate.

If you do need a replacement certificate take your V5C registration document to any MOT testing station and they can provide you with a replacement, they are likely to charge you £10 for this service.