MOT Text Reminder Service
Car MOT text reminder service
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has set up a new MOT text reminder service for customers. By registering, you'll get text messages telling you when your MOT is due.
How the MOT text reminder service works:
To benefit from the MOT text reminder service you will need to register your details with VOSA. Once registered, three text reminders will be sent to your mobile phone to remind you of your MOT date.
How the MOT text reminder service works
Remember:
If you do subscribe for the MOT text reminder service, you will still be responsible for ensuring your vehicle has its MOT test by the due date
To benefit from the MOT text reminder service you will need to register your details with VOSA. Once registered, three text reminders will be sent to your mobile phone to remind you of your MOT date.
They will be sent:
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five weeks before
- two weeks before
- the day before
The text message reminders will include the vehicle registration number and MOT due date.
To use this service there is a one-off charge of £1.50 (including VAT). This charge will be collected through your mobile phone network provider once your registration has been accepted.
If you do subscribe for the MOT text reminder service, you will still be responsible for ensuring your vehicle has its MOT test by the due date. This is regardless of whether you receive the MOT reminder texts.
What you will need to use this service
To use this service you will need a:
- UK registered mobile phone
- UK registered vehicle
- the vehicle’s latest MOT test number
- to be able to incur charges on the mobile phone or have the bill payer’s permission
Registering for the MOT text reminder service
You can register for the MOT text reminder using your current MOT test certificate. You need to text your MOT test number to 66848 (MOT4U) from your mobile phone. The MOT test number has 12 digits and can be found on your MOT test certificate (VT20) in the top left corner.
During registration VOSA will check the information you provide against its vehicle records, and ensure payment can be taken. If the information does not match, or payment cannot be taken, VOSA will be unable to provide the service and no charge will be made. Once the checks have been made, VOSA will send you a text message (for no charge) to confirm your successful registration or explaining why your registration was unsuccessful.
Giving the incorrect MOT test number
If you text an incorrect MOT test number to 66848 (MOT4U) three times, the system will block your mobile phone number from using the service. If this happens, then VOSA will send you a text message to explain how you can unblock your mobile phone from using the service.
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Last Updated on Friday, 10 June 2011 11:11
