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22 May 08 - 10:19 AM (#2346853) Subject: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: GUEST,Horse of Combat Because of being ill, I declared my car "off-road" some time ago (this means I didn't have to pay road-tax while I wasn't using it). Now I have to get it back on the road, BUT now do not have a current MOT certificate. So, I can't get it on the road without a current MOT certificate, and I can't get to a garage to get such a certificate. Is there a way around this??? |
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22 May 08 - 10:55 AM (#2346873) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Paul Burke I believe that if you make an appointment with the garage to have it tested, it is legal to drive it there. Alternatively, ask the garage to pick it up, they will have trade plates. |
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22 May 08 - 10:58 AM (#2346876) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: gnomad I seem to recall that it used to be permissible to take an untaxed vehicle to the testing station, but that it was advised you should be carrying written proof of the test appointment. I would suggest you do not do this without written confirmation also from the DVLA. The website has a "contact us" page. Alternatively your local test centre are likely to have come across such a case before, and to know the way forward. I take it you don't have ready access to a cat transporter vehicle, that would certainly be one way to tackle it. |
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22 May 08 - 12:51 PM (#2346943) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: jonm You may drive any vehicle which is "outwardly roadworthy" both to and from a MoT test centre without valid tax or MoT certificate. I would suggest carrying evidence of the appoinment and your intention to obtain a tax disc for it. |
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22 May 08 - 01:48 PM (#2346998) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: GUEST,Shimrod I had exactly the same problem a few years back (with the added problem that the battery was knackered). The MoT centre/garage (a local firm) picked the car up for me on a transporter. I can't remember how I got it back from the garage - I think I risked it, drove it back home and bought the licence the same day. |
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22 May 08 - 02:32 PM (#2347032) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: G-Force I have a slightly different problem - I'll be out of the country for all of June, the tax is due by 30th June, the tax reminder document won't arrive until after I've gone, I can't renew it before the 15th anyway, and I can't declare SORN because it will be parked on the road. So how do I stay legal in these computer database times? |
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22 May 08 - 02:44 PM (#2347043) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Backwoodsman Why not try asking the DVLA? Surely the first place to go to for such information. |
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22 May 08 - 02:44 PM (#2347044) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Richard Bridge jonm is right. G-force can apply on-line or by phone from abroad. |
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22 May 08 - 03:08 PM (#2347058) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Newport Boy One other condition - the vehicle must be insured for road use. When I've had bikes on SORN, I've reduced the cover to "Laid-up". I have to reinstate full cover before the MOT. The sequence is: Insure vehicle & book MOT Drive to & from MOT directly. Tax vehicle. You may get away with stopping to get the tax disc on the way back from the MOT. Phil |
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22 May 08 - 03:11 PM (#2347060) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: John MacKenzie Well I got one day's insurance cover, took my SORN vehicle to the test centre, got my MOT certificate, and drove it back home again. It is still sitting in my garage under SORN regs. G |
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22 May 08 - 03:21 PM (#2347066) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Newport Boy No problem there, Giok, but I don't like to pay for the MOT until I'm ready to tax it. Phil |
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22 May 08 - 03:25 PM (#2347072) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: John MacKenzie Well I'm selling this vehicle so that's why I did it that way G |
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23 May 08 - 11:30 AM (#2347681) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: GUEST,Horse of Combat Thanks to all who have replied and given advice/information. My battery, too, is flat; so I can't even get the thing (legally) charged with jump-leads to get it to garage for MOT, since that would involve pushing it out of drive onto road. Oh, hell; may have to buy a damned trickle-charger. |
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23 May 08 - 12:23 PM (#2347710) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Richard Bridge You can also lawfully drive it without insurance directly to and from a pre-booked MoT - but you'll be pig-sick if you prang it! I did it when I got my gold volvo from Birmingham. The day before I went I booked an MoT at the garage 100yards from my house. Collect car with small hole in floor and large hole in exhaust from Birmingham, drive to garage, walk home! |
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23 May 08 - 12:48 PM (#2347724) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Newport Boy Richard I don't think that is correct. Can you quote any authority? Whether you damage your own car or not is not the concern of the law, which requires third party insurance if a vehicle is to be on the road (driven or not). As far as I know, the only exceptions are military and other Government vehicles and those who deposit an enormous sum of money. Phil |
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23 May 08 - 02:24 PM (#2347780) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Richard Bridge I checked with the police, the DVLA, and my usual insurers. |
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23 May 08 - 04:57 PM (#2347828) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: Richard Bridge But check for yourself... |
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24 May 08 - 09:17 AM (#2348086) Subject: RE: BS: Road-Taxing problem (UK; cars) From: GUEST,jOhn private motorists always need insurance cover, minimum of Road Traffic Act (third party), where you are going and when makes no difference at all, you need insurance. It is legal however to drive a viechle not displaying a current Veichle Excise Licence (tax disc) to and from a pre booked MOT test. An idea might be to get the garage to send a mechanic to collect it, as he would have trade insurance that would cover them. All licenced Mot Examiners need a valid driving licence for all veichles they examin, in case their rolling road breaks down. |