Help, bought a car without tax and I am going to export it, what I can do?

dacouch

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/ImportingAndExportingAVehicle/DG_4022582

KeithP

Mark_Hewitt wrote: »

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As far as I know the only time it is permissable to drive without tax is to a pre-booked MOT test and only for a reasonable distance. You must still have insurance for the car.

Yes you can drive an untaxed vehicle to a pre-booked MOT test, but where does it say 'reasonable distance'?
I agree it is a reasonable assumption, but is it a fact?

Mark_Hewitt

No, that is my assumption. But I think you would have a hard time convincing a plod that stops you in Kent that the MOT garage in Thurso was the only one that catered to your needs.

flutterbyuk25

molerat wrote: »

Find someone who can loan you some trade plates.

Do not do this as it is illegal.

The driver and trade plate licence holder could both receive hefty fines if caught.

Car can also be impounded.

molerat

flutterbyuk25 wrote: »

Do not do this as it is illegal.

The driver and trade plate licence holder could both receive hefty fines if caught.

Car can also be impounded.

"Moving a vehicle between a traders premises and a place where it starts or finishes a journey by train etc"

flutterbyuk25

molerat wrote: »

"Moving a vehicle between a traders premises and a place where it starts or finishes a journey by train etc"

Only the trade plate licence holder can use trade plates - not anyone else. They must be in the car at all times when trade plates are displayed.

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molerat

f. The vehicle may be DRIVEN by the trade licensee, or anyone else driving with their consent, provided it is for a use authorised by the licence holder and that it falls within the requirements set out in schedule 6, part 2, 8-15 RV(R&L) Regs 2002.