I have just sucessfully taxed a vehicle online

[mobile chicane22]

However that vehicle is not insured according to me and the ask mid database, I have email comformation of the tax being accepted and paid for and I used the .gov website.

So another govt website cock up great.

[CallorFold]

"Do I need my insurance certificate to tax my car?

No, in most cases you can now tax your vehicle online, or by phone, provided that you are the registered keeper and your name, address and any changes you have made to your vehicle have been updated on DVLA/DVLANI records."


ETA;

"Is it true that it’s no longer necessary to bring a Certificate of Motor Insurance to the Post Office when renewing Car Tax?

You should bring whatever associated documents DVLA specify on your reminder. In terms of insurance, customers in England, Scotland and Wales do not need to present Insurance Certificates. Customers in Northern Ireland are still required to produce a valid Insurance Certificate when taxing a vehicle."

Edited by CallorFold on Friday 31st October 12:56

[mobile chicane22]

Wow I honestly thought you still had to have a vehicle insured to tax it.

Not moaning mind as it makes my life easier.

[marshalla]

Stand by for the continuous insurance enforcement fine. If it's taxed, it must be insured.

Great little money-making scheme.

[The Moose]

I managed to tax a vehicle I bought last weekend on my iPhone before riding home. Was quite pleased.

Only £38. BARGAIN!!!

[mobile chicane22]

Having been screwed over by a twunt with no insurance I have no problem with that and as I'm over 35 my insurance is less than my tax anyway.

[GrizzlyBear]

mobile chicane22 said:

Wow I honestly thought you still had to have a vehicle insured to tax it.

Alternatively, the treasury will happily take your money for the VED then send a fine for no insurance...