Help re can't tax car..

ccluedo

Hi, I am currently away from home as flying on holiday tomorrow. 

My car tax is due 1st of June, and foolishly I didn't realise that I needed either the V5C or reminder letter with me. I had just "assumed" that I could just input the regs number and pay online. 

I am away until 20th June and car will be unused and parked on my friend's driveway. 
Is there anyway around the issue as I live almost 150 miles away and obv need to get home upon my return. 
Could I possibly get it taxed on the phone to DVLA if I explain the issue? 
Failing that, I am likely to be fined or whatever they do during my time away when it's on a private driveway.. I can't even Sorn it short term without the V5 info. 
Really kicking myself!!! 

Thanks

Brie

Obvious question is can someone get into your place and look for the paperwork for you?  

Oh - looking at the DVLA website there's something about applying for a new log book and taxing the vehicle at the same time.

Tax your vehicle - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

ccluedo

Brie said:

Obvious question is can someone get into your place and look for the paperwork for you?  

Oh - looking at the DVLA website there's something about applying for a new log book and taxing the vehicle at the same time.

Tax your vehicle - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Thanks Brie, I did see that but as I haven't actually lost the V5 I was unsure if I could use that.... 

la531983

ccluedo said:

Brie said:

Obvious question is can someone get into your place and look for the paperwork for you?  

Oh - looking at the DVLA website there's something about applying for a new log book and taxing the vehicle at the same time.

Tax your vehicle - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Thanks Brie, I did see that but as I haven't actually lost the V5 I was unsure if I could use that.... 

How do they know you havent lost it? Nudge nudge, wink wink.

ccluedo

la531983 said:

ccluedo said:

Brie said:

Obvious question is can someone get into your place and look for the paperwork for you?  

Oh - looking at the DVLA website there's something about applying for a new log book and taxing the vehicle at the same time.

Tax your vehicle - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Thanks Brie, I did see that but as I haven't actually lost the V5 I was unsure if I could use that.... 

How do they know you havent lost it? Nudge nudge, wink wink.

True! Too honest for my own good 😂

ccluedo

Would it be OK though untaxed on friends driveway? If they sent another reminder in the 3weeks whilst I was away, I could get that picked up and details texted to me.
(The V5 is locked away with other private papers)

The money saver in me is stuck between saving the £25...and risking a bigger fine 🤔

jimjames

You're likely to get a reminder that it's not taxed and then be able to tax it once you return home. Should be no issue at all. My car was untaxed a few months ago because the DD failed but the DVLA website was still showing it as taxed. Reminder letter didn't arrive until the 22nd of the month, I then taxed it and no further communications.

Bigwheels1111

For the future, scan and copy the V5, driving license and anything you might need.
Then email it to yourself, that way you can access it an any point anywhere in the world.
No help now.

ccluedo

jimjames said:

You're likely to get a reminder that it's not taxed and then be able to tax it once you return home. Should be no issue at all. My car was untaxed a few months ago because the DD failed but the DVLA website was still showing it as taxed. Reminder letter didn't arrive until the 22nd of the month, I then taxed it and no further communications.

Thanks, just the kind of info I was hoping for 🙂

ccluedo

Bigwheels1111 said:

For the future, scan and copy the V5, driving license and anything you might need.
Then email it to yourself, that way you can access it an any point anywhere in the world.
No help now.

Yes indeed!
 I have copies of passport, driving licence, travel ins etc online... will be adding the V5 when I get back 👌

ccluedo

Update, as it may be helpful to someone else in future.... 

I 'phoned DVLA this morning and after explaining the issue and answering some questions, I'm happy to say my car is now taxed. 🥳

Thanks to all for input 👍