In addition not having Tax MOT or even Insurance does not in itself mean you are liable in an accident.

Can you have car insurance without tax. So youll need to check your car insurance to avoid getting caught out. Its important to remember that once a car has been declared SORN it cant be driven on the road until its cancelled. This is where things get a little confusing.

SORNs no longer expire after 12 months. Car Insurance is NOT dependent on a car being taxed and or having a current MOT. Bradley Jando Monday 5th October 2020 1116am.

You cannot drive without insurance and you cannot tax your car until you get car insurance. You will have to be excluded as the primary driver of the car and your spouse children or any of your family members should be able to buy car insurance without your licence. The DVLA has a Motor Insurance Database MID.

You must declare in advance that your vehicle will be off the road and not in use for a period of between 3 and 12 months. You can apply for SORN free of charge online or by using form V890. You can check when your car was manufactured for free.

Although it is likely that your insurance company will want proof that you have an insurable interest in the vehicle. In order to tax your car you will need a reference number. You must always have insurance to drive your vehicle.

And if youve already bought insurance your policy doesnt necessarily stop being valid once your MOT expires. Its legal to tax your car without the physical insurance documents however. In order to renew your annual road tax on your vehicle you will need a valid MOT certificate however you can insure your car without this.