Headache regarding cat C write off

[Ki3r]

I've had a search via Google and seem to find lots of 'I think' etc.

I'm in the process of buying a car from my step dads friend, its cheap (£300) as it needs a bit of work doing, and is a cat C write off.

I've phoned VOSA and they have confirmed that it will need a VIC, no problem with this, can get one sorted down the road from me.

As its a cat C, I believe that I need to get it re-MOTed before I can use it on the road. Is this correct? Its not too much of an issue as its due in April anyway.

Thanks .

[paulshears]

I bought a Cat C car before Xmas ... repaired it, insured it & as it was still taxed I booked it in for an MOT at beginning of January, drove it there, booked it in for VIC check (last week of Jan), drove it there & got my "Vehicle Identity Check Pass Certificate"

No idea what happens next .. tax ran out 31st of Jan & I have no V5 to be able to re-tax it

I really should ring VOSA and ask them lol

[VeeDub Geezer]

Yes, you will need to have a VIC done and then the MOT.

[Spangles]

The MOT is valid for 12 months, needing a VIC doesn't change that.

[alangla]

From experience of rebuilding a cat C in mid 2007 - You'll need a VIC before you can tax it, but the MoT is still valid. You may, however, find that your insurers insist on a new MoT being obtained before they're prepared to cover you.

[aka_kerrly]

You will need to have the car TAXED, MOT'd and INSURED plus have front and rear number plates in order to take the car for a VIC test.

More info here (you must have a inferior version of Google to me as I search "VIC test" the direct Gov site is top of the list)

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-identity-check/overview

[Ki3r]

alangla said:

From experience of rebuilding a cat C in mid 2007 - You'll need a VIC before you can tax it, but the MoT is still valid. You may, however, find that your insurers insist on a new MoT being obtained before they're prepared to cover you.

I gave my insurance a ring and they've said as long as it has a MOT, either before or after, they'll insure me.

My next question is, can I drive the car while I'm waiting for the VIC to be done? Or do I have to wait until it's been given the all clear?