Does the tax disc (VED) have to be valid when the order for the new vehicle is placed?
The vehicle tax requirement, like the MOT requirement relates to the date you order your new vehicle, not the date of delivery. Your old car is still eligible for the scheme if it has a current MOT, or the MOT for your old car has expired no earlier than 14 days before the order. Similarly, it must have a valid tax disc or one that has expired no earlier than 14 days before order. If you are retaining your old vehicle, you must SORN your vehicle, or buy a new tax disc within 14 days of the tax disc running out or you will be committing an offence. Also, if you have neither a MOT or road tax you cannot legally use or park the vehicle on the public road and you will need to make arrangements with the dealer for the vehicle to be collected.
Related Questions
- I have evidence that my vehicle has been taxed since 1983 [old tax disc, old V5], but DVLA says my vehicle is not recorded on the computer. How can this be?
- My vehicles tax disc (road fund licence) ran out today, can I drive it until I get another one?
- Does the tax disc (VED) have to be valid when the order for the new vehicle is placed?