The tricky bit comes if you want to get rid of the SORN on your car. Because you can't drive a SORN car. But you can only go as far as your local garage, and you'll need to be able to prove that's where you're off to if you get stopped. You can usually use temporary car insurance to do this. But just check that it's valid without an underlying policy.
And make sure you're allowed to drive SORN cars. When your car passes its MOT, you'll get a certificate to confirm it. If you've still got your latest MOT certificate lying around, check the date on it. If it's less than a year ago, your MOT is still valid. To do that, you'll need your vehicle registration and digit reference number from your log book V5C.
So your insurance company can use it to check if you've got a valid MOT on your car, too. People forget to renew their MOT all the time. It's easily done. That's why we've added reminders in the app.
But you won't usually get any points unless your car isn't "roadworthy", which is the technical term that means the car isn't fit to drive. Whether you've got a valid MOT or not, driving a car that's not roadworthy can get you in big trouble. How insurance works. Car insurance and MOTs: what the rules are Jump to. But like most things with car insurance the details are a little more complicated. You can't drive your car without a valid MOT First things first. You can check when your car was manufactured for free.
Can you insure your car without an MOT? You can insure a car that doesn't have an MOT. Bear with us. This is where things get a little confusing. Roadworthiness In the world of car insurance, there's a concept called "roadworthiness". Get a fairer policy price. Making a claim without an MOT Because not having a valid MOT doesn't usually mean your insurance is invalid, it shouldn't stop you being able to make a claim.
Check your policy documents to find out if this is the case. Read more. You need car insurance to drive it to its MOT Your car needs to be insured whenever you drive it. If you decide not to repair the vehicle then you should declare your vehicle off road in which case you will get a refund on any full months of remaining tax. You can declare your car off road by applying online on the GOV website. If you are unsure when your MOT is scheduled to expire, you can find out using our free search tool online.
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Check the policy. Some DOC clauses are now being tightened, but this is really to stop people getting their mates to take cars impounded by the police. Actually I have the solution. They'll be insured on their Garage policy. Problem solved? Thanks for the responses Munter said:. You are fine to drive to a booked MOT without tax. Dave 4, posts months. It must be insured to drive it on the road. You are exempt from road tax if its booked in for a MOT. By booked I mean they must know what time your going etc etc also a good idea to have the phone number of the garage with you in case you get stopped on the way there.
FlossyThePig 4, posts months.
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