Used car, no tax, how?

nickroberts123

Hi,

I've just bought a car which my dad is picking up for me and putting it on a transport trailer to bring home becuase there's no tax on it.

I have an insurance quote ready to be bought tonight, i was just wondering what will i need to get it taxed? I know you need the MOT and cover note, can I use a printed one if my insurance email me a copy?

Also, as the car is not registered in my name yet will this have any effect when trying to tax it?

Replies would be much appreciated.

only_mee

You can print out the cover note from the insurer and go to the post office with the v5 slip at the bottom in your name.

only_mee

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680

Tax with a Registration Certificate or New Keeper Supplement – in person or by post
You can tax in person at any Post Office® branch that issues tax discs.
You will need to take:

• Registration Certificate or New Keeper Supplement
• insurance certificate or cover note – must be valid when the tax disc comes into force
• valid MOT certificate - if the car or motorcycle is over three years old - must be valid when the tax disc comes into force
• the payment for vehicle tax (not needed if your vehicle is exempt from paying vehicle tax)