MOT due along with tax, however car currently being repaired

[Doodlebug87]

Just looking for info, my car has been in the garage for two weeks now due to a non fault accident. In the interim the MOT and tax has expired. I can't tax it as it obviously requires a valid MOT and I can't get it MOT'd as I don't have the car... assuming I can get it booked in on the day I receive the car back, should I be declaring it as SORN in the meantime or can I hold out and tax it as soon as the MOT is done? Tax was due today...

[swisstoni]

Get the garage to MOT it?

[SnailTrail]

I believe you can drive to/from a pre-booked MoT without a valid MoT certificate or VED (car tax), provided you are insured of course.

[Doodlebug87]

They are classic car restorers and repair specialists, doubt they can MOT but you never know, I'll ask tomorrow. My main question was regarding the tax, as it has expired is this an offence or will a few days without declaring off road be acceptable? I will get everything sorted same day but I don't want any reason to be hit with a fine...

[Road2Ruin]

Yes you need to sorn it or you will automatically get a fine.

[Bill]

Road2Ruin said:

Yes you need to sorn it or you will automatically get a fine.

I'd consider risking it for a week, maybe two, but aiui declaring it SORN is no hassle so I'd just get it done.

[Doodlebug87]

Cool will do it tonight, assuming I would then need to tax via the PO rather than online? Cheers for the info