Free MOT, Tax & Insurance Reminders
Set free email reminders for available MOT and tax dates, plus an optional insurance renewal date you add. The service supports cars, vans and motorbikes where official dates are available.
What The Reminder Service Does
- MOT reminders - based on the available DVSA expiry date
- Tax reminders - based on the available DVLA due date
- Insurance reminders - based on the renewal date you add
- Advance email prompts - scheduled around four weeks and one week before enabled dates
How Reminder Dates Are Set
The MOT and tax dates come from official vehicle records where they are available. The insurance date is added by you, because insurers do not publish a public renewal record by registration number.
You need to verify your email before reminders become active. After that, My Garage keeps your saved vehicles and reminder choices together, so you can review dates, change an insurance renewal date or switch individual reminders off.
Reminder emails are a back-up prompt. Check your own policy documents, MOT certificate and GOV.UK records if a date looks wrong or appears to have changed.
What Could Happen If A Date Is Missed?
The exact outcome depends on the situation, but these are the common risks a reminder helps you avoid.
- MOT expiry - Driving without a valid MOT may be illegal, except in limited circumstances. An advance reminder gives you time to book a test.
- Vehicle tax expiry - Keeping or using an untaxed vehicle on a public road could lead to enforcement action. A reminder prompts you to check the due date and renew in time.
- Insurance renewal missed - Driving without valid insurance is illegal and could lead to penalties. A reminder gives you time to check your policy and arrange cover.
How To Set Up Reminders
The reminder service is free and uses a verified email address.
Enter The Registration
Load the available MOT and tax dates from official records.
Add Your Insurance Date
Use the renewal date shown in your policy documents.
Verify Your Email
Use the secure sign-in link or code sent to your inbox.
Review My Garage
Check the saved dates and choose which reminders stay active.
What Our Expert Says
A reminder works best as a second check, not the only record you rely on. MOT and tax dates can change after a new test or vehicle update, while an insurance renewal date comes from your own policy documents. Keep those records and check My Garage if a date looks wrong.Co-Founder, Clean Green Cars
Reminder Service FAQs
Are The Reminders Free?
Yes. The reminder service is free to use.
When Will I Be Reminded?
For each enabled date, the service checks daily and can send prompts around four weeks and one week before it is due. Timing depends on how close the due date is when the reminder becomes active.
Why Do I Need To Verify My Email?
Verification confirms that you control the address and activates the reminders. Use the secure one-time link or six-digit code in the email.
Can I Change A Reminder Date?
Yes. Open Vehicle Reminders in My Garage to review saved dates, update an insurance renewal date or change which reminders are active.
Can I Set Reminders For More Than One Vehicle?
Yes. My Garage can keep reminders for several cars, vans and motorbikes together. MOT and tax dates depend on available official records, while you add each insurance date.
Do You Store My Details?
Your details are used to provide the reminders and My Garage access you request. See the privacy policy for more information.
How Do I Stop The Reminders?
You can switch reminders off in My Garage. Every reminder email also includes an unsubscribe link.
Useful Resources
- GOV.UK - Get Vehicle Information From DVLA - Check what vehicle details DVLA holds, including tax, MOT, fuel type and emissions data.
- GOV.UK - Check Vehicle Tax - Check whether a vehicle is taxed, when tax is due and whether it has been registered as off the road.
- GOV.UK - Check MOT Status - Check whether a vehicle has a valid MOT certificate and when the current MOT runs out.
- GOV.UK - Check MOT History - View past MOT results, recorded mileage, failures, advisories and certificate downloads.
- TfL - Check Your Vehicle - Check London ULEZ, LEZ and other charging rules for a vehicle.
