MOT Tax conundrum
Discussion
What do you think?
I need to tax the Landrover at the end of June, I have all the documentation.
Now the problem, am I right in saying you can only tax a vehicle upto two weeks prior to the end of the month....but I'm on honeymoon. I actually get back two days before the end of the month but I am unable to get to the postoffice in that time. If I leave it till after the 1st July I get fined so how am I as a sensible citizen supposed to get it taxed.
Any thoughts
I need to tax the Landrover at the end of June, I have all the documentation.
Now the problem, am I right in saying you can only tax a vehicle upto two weeks prior to the end of the month....but I'm on honeymoon. I actually get back two days before the end of the month but I am unable to get to the postoffice in that time. If I leave it till after the 1st July I get fined so how am I as a sensible citizen supposed to get it taxed.
Any thoughts
How much do you get if you get a refund? You could get a refund at the end of May (For June) and retax it then starting in June.
Or...(If you can park it off-road) Send off a SORN from the airport and retax it when you return.
These have the advantage that you add to the barstewards paperwork, which can only be a good thing.
Alternatively you could explain the circumstances if the officious little bu66ers do manage to catch up with you.
Or get a mate to get it while you're away?
Or...(If you can park it off-road) Send off a SORN from the airport and retax it when you return.
These have the advantage that you add to the barstewards paperwork, which can only be a good thing.
Alternatively you could explain the circumstances if the officious little bu66ers do manage to catch up with you.
Or get a mate to get it while you're away?
When I checked recently, there is a one month "window" before any automatic fines get sent out even without SORN.
Keep it off the highway and tax it before you want to use it.
If it's on the road without tax, there are extreme cases where "they" put a disposal notice on it for 24 hours and then it's off to the crusher! Not something you want on your return from honeymoon!
Keep it off the highway and tax it before you want to use it.
If it's on the road without tax, there are extreme cases where "they" put a disposal notice on it for 24 hours and then it's off to the crusher! Not something you want on your return from honeymoon!
Fish.
Yup, in general 14 days beforehand PROVIDED it is a continuation but only 2 days if there has been a break.
Technically speaking there is no such thing as days of grace but DVLA do seem to allow some lattitude in the first 14 days of the month to re-licence. Trouble is Parking Attendants etc do not seem to know this and sheet for failing to display.
But all is not lost. You can in exceptional cases re-licence 42 (Forty two ) days in advance at a Main Post Office that issues licenses or by applying in person to your local DVLA Office. You will of course need all the relevant docs (with Insurance/ Test Cert for the future) AND a letter from your goodself as to why you are applying so early.
Correct also that DVLA wait a month before doing the Computor cull and those not taxed/on SORN a month after expiry of old licence get the 8o note fine (to you Sir 40 notes if paid early).
DVD
Yup, in general 14 days beforehand PROVIDED it is a continuation but only 2 days if there has been a break.
Technically speaking there is no such thing as days of grace but DVLA do seem to allow some lattitude in the first 14 days of the month to re-licence. Trouble is Parking Attendants etc do not seem to know this and sheet for failing to display.
But all is not lost. You can in exceptional cases re-licence 42 (Forty two ) days in advance at a Main Post Office that issues licenses or by applying in person to your local DVLA Office. You will of course need all the relevant docs (with Insurance/ Test Cert for the future) AND a letter from your goodself as to why you are applying so early.
Correct also that DVLA wait a month before doing the Computor cull and those not taxed/on SORN a month after expiry of old licence get the 8o note fine (to you Sir 40 notes if paid early).
DVD
I saw a guy having this problem in the Post office the other day.
His MOT runs out at the end of this month and he is out of town for two weeks but has the car booked in for an mot when he gets back. They would not let him get new tax as the MOT will have run out one day before the new tax disc needs to start
Why can you not buy tax on any day you choose and just have it finish the same day next year? what difference does it make?
BTW, i had to fill in the application form for a replacement drivers license three times!
The first time, i accidently used BLUE ink
The second time i used 'ticks' in the tick boxes and they rejected the form as apparently i am supposed to use small crosses
I told them to give me the form back so i could turn the ticks into crosses but they would not allow that because the 'tail' of the ticks were outside the boxes.
I did point out that on the form it actually says
"Please TICK whichever one applies to you"
but i had to fill it in again anyway...
His MOT runs out at the end of this month and he is out of town for two weeks but has the car booked in for an mot when he gets back. They would not let him get new tax as the MOT will have run out one day before the new tax disc needs to start
Why can you not buy tax on any day you choose and just have it finish the same day next year? what difference does it make?
BTW, i had to fill in the application form for a replacement drivers license three times!
The first time, i accidently used BLUE ink
The second time i used 'ticks' in the tick boxes and they rejected the form as apparently i am supposed to use small crosses
I told them to give me the form back so i could turn the ticks into crosses but they would not allow that because the 'tail' of the ticks were outside the boxes.
I did point out that on the form it actually says
"Please TICK whichever one applies to you"
but i had to fill it in again anyway... If there is a correct system, then use that otherwise make the officious bu66ers work by SORNing the car!
My experience is that there is NO leeway given by them contrary to what has been said here.
I left my car untaxed for 10 days and got a fine, I'm not an habitual criminal but the V5 had the wrong address so I did not get a reminder, therefore I deserved to be fined, letter writing had no effect.
Definitely make them work for the money, but make sure the car really is off the road otherwise the police will be round checking.
My experience is that there is NO leeway given by them contrary to what has been said here.
I left my car untaxed for 10 days and got a fine, I'm not an habitual criminal but the V5 had the wrong address so I did not get a reminder, therefore I deserved to be fined, letter writing had no effect.
Definitely make them work for the money, but make sure the car really is off the road otherwise the police will be round checking.
From here:
www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/vehlicnc.htm
What if my vehicle licence is due to expire while I am abroad?
In exceptional circumstances you may apply to relicense the vehicle up to 42 days in advance, at a Main Vehicle Licence issuing Post Office® branch. If you give an address abroad, the licence can be sent to you there. You can also apply by post or in person at a DVLA Local Office. When relicensing at either a Post Office® branch or DVLA Local Office, you will need to provide a letter to accompany your application explaining why you are applying so far ahead. If you are abroad but the vehicle is off the road in the UK, you may also declare SORN to DVLA at that time. If a vehicle is abroad when the licence expires but is still registered in the UK you must relicense your vehicle. If you are no longer registered in the UK you must comply with the licensing regulations of the country concerned. For further information please refer to "Unlicensed Vehicles and Continuous Registration".
Remember to speak to your insurer to check that you are properly covered for the use of your vehicle. You will also need to fix a GB sticker to the back of the vehicle. If the vehicle is hired or leased, you should take form VE103 - 'Vehicle on Hire' Certificate with you. You can get this certificate from one of the motoring organisations, who will need a letter of authority from the keeper of the vehicle.
www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/vehlicnc.htm
What if my vehicle licence is due to expire while I am abroad?
In exceptional circumstances you may apply to relicense the vehicle up to 42 days in advance, at a Main Vehicle Licence issuing Post Office® branch. If you give an address abroad, the licence can be sent to you there. You can also apply by post or in person at a DVLA Local Office. When relicensing at either a Post Office® branch or DVLA Local Office, you will need to provide a letter to accompany your application explaining why you are applying so far ahead. If you are abroad but the vehicle is off the road in the UK, you may also declare SORN to DVLA at that time. If a vehicle is abroad when the licence expires but is still registered in the UK you must relicense your vehicle. If you are no longer registered in the UK you must comply with the licensing regulations of the country concerned. For further information please refer to "Unlicensed Vehicles and Continuous Registration".
Remember to speak to your insurer to check that you are properly covered for the use of your vehicle. You will also need to fix a GB sticker to the back of the vehicle. If the vehicle is hired or leased, you should take form VE103 - 'Vehicle on Hire' Certificate with you. You can get this certificate from one of the motoring organisations, who will need a letter of authority from the keeper of the vehicle.
hedders said:I would have! You should comply with the form, not some jumped-up, petty idiot in the Post Office. If they persist, demand to see their supervisor. If they toe the same line, demand someone in higher authority. Get them to check with DVLA. Wait at the window whilst this is being resolved. The ever-lengthening queue behind you will love the free entertainment
I did point out that on the form it actually says "Please TICK whichever one applies to you"
- Streakyhedders said:
His MOT runs out at the end of this month and he is out of town for two weeks but has the car booked in for an mot when he gets back. They would not let him get new tax as the MOT will have run out one day before the new tax disc needs to start
So why doesn't he just have the car MOT'd before he goes? You can still MOT a month in advance, and the new test cert is dated 12 months after the original expiry date.
SGirl, the Voice of Reason
Actually, this kind of nitpicking can be found in Post Offices all over the place. I had a similar scenario in that my insurance ran out three days before the tax disc was due to start, so I took along two certs - the one about to expire and the one to replace it.
That confused 'em!!
That confused 'em!!
g_attrill said:
From here:
www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/vehlicnc.htm
What if my vehicle licence is due to expire while I am abroad?
In exceptional circumstances you may apply to relicense the vehicle up to 42 days in advance, at a Main Vehicle Licence issuing Post Office® branch. If you give an address abroad, the licence can be sent to you there. You can also apply by post or in person at a DVLA Local Office. When relicensing at either a Post Office® branch or DVLA Local Office, you will need to provide a letter to accompany your application explaining why you are applying so far ahead. If you are abroad but the vehicle is off the road in the UK, you may also declare SORN to DVLA at that time. If a vehicle is abroad when the licence expires but is still registered in the UK you must relicense your vehicle. If you are no longer registered in the UK you must comply with the licensing regulations of the country concerned. For further information please refer to "Unlicensed Vehicles and Continuous Registration".
Remember to speak to your insurer to check that you are properly covered for the use of your vehicle. You will also need to fix a GB sticker to the back of the vehicle. If the vehicle is hired or leased, you should take form VE103 - 'Vehicle on Hire' Certificate with you. You can get this certificate from one of the motoring organisations, who will need a letter of authority from the keeper of the vehicle.
This is correct, I suppose that's obvious as it from the DVLA website.
I had the same problem last year, basically go to a main postoffice armed with a letter and they will tax it early.
James here:
DVLA just told me tonight specifically that as long as the vehicle is off the road you have upto 14 days to get it taxed. In total conflict with their new fines system, she also said I could only tax early in writing...again wrong.
Oh well I'll go early next week.
Si7 said:
If there is a correct system, then use that otherwise make the officious bu66ers work by SORNing the car!
My experience is that there is NO leeway given by them contrary to what has been said here.
I left my car untaxed for 10 days and got a fine, I'm not an habitual criminal but the V5 had the wrong address so I did not get a reminder, therefore I deserved to be fined, letter writing had no effect.
Definitely make them work for the money, but make sure the car really is off the road otherwise the police will be round checking.
DVLA just told me tonight specifically that as long as the vehicle is off the road you have upto 14 days to get it taxed. In total conflict with their new fines system, she also said I could only tax early in writing...again wrong.
Oh well I'll go early next week.
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