What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
I bought an ex-police riot van but have found it is not registered - what do I do?
I bought an ex-police riot van last year which had an MoT at the time of purchase. Now I find I cannot MoT it as it is not registered. The dealership taxed it for me the day I picked it up. What do I do?
Asked on 4 May 2023 by Chris
Answered by
David Ross
If the dealership taxed the vehicle for you on the day you picked it up, it's possible that they also registered the vehicle on your behalf. However, if the vehicle was never properly registered, this could explain why you are now unable to obtain an MoT.
To resolve this issue, you should contact the DVLA and explain the situation. They should be able to provide guidance on what steps you need to take to properly register your vehicle and obtain an MoT. It may also be helpful to provide any documentation you have related to the vehicle's purchase and previous ownership, including the MoT certificate from when you bought the vehicle.
To resolve this issue, you should contact the DVLA and explain the situation. They should be able to provide guidance on what steps you need to take to properly register your vehicle and obtain an MoT. It may also be helpful to provide any documentation you have related to the vehicle's purchase and previous ownership, including the MoT certificate from when you bought the vehicle.
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
The Good Garage GuideSimilar questions
My MoT renewal date was 7th October. I booked an MoT for 17th September (within 1 month), and it passed ok. But, the new MoT renewal date has come back as 17 September next year. The garage claim this...
We bought a second hand KIA from Fords of Windsor that was originally registered with Northern Ireland plates but was re-registered by the dealer with GB plates before we bought it. No problems for a couple...
From 1 January 2012 the MOT changed, requiring airbags to be present and working if fitted as standard. So what will the police do, as they remove front air bags from motorway patrol cars? I have also...
.jpg)
