Ooops - forgot to renew car tax - how long before fine sent?

[Blue Oval84]

Short story short, forgot to renew car tax which expired on 30th November.

I've just done it online now so all taxed again (and on DD now to avoid ever having to mess about with it again on this car)

What's the score with them sending out fines for failure to renew or declare SORN? I know these are sent automatically but am not sure whether they sweep their database for non-renewed tax on day one of the month, or perhaps allow a little leeway...

[Blue Oval84]

miniman said:

I went a week or so over a few months ago, I got a “last chance” letter (just after I’d taxed it in fact).

Phew - well I've definitely had no last chance letter so hopefully all good