Can I take a test drive of a car without an MoT?

Whild looking for a used car to buy I looked into the MoT history. Two car dealers offered me a test drive in cars with no MoT. I was told I could drive on their trade plates. Is this legal?

Can a car trader park his cars all over our residential road?

We have a new neighbour who is apparently a trade plate delivery driver. A couple of weeks ago, his wife door-stepped me, complaining that my works van (which I am allowed to take home) was parked (albeit...

Can I drive a SORN'd car on trade plates?

A car was gifted to me in a will, but I don't want it so it's being sold when acquired. Can I drive it on trade plates when uninsured and SORN'd, please?

Is it legal to test drive a car with no MoT if it's on trade plates?

I've seen a car I like with a dealer, however, the MoT expired earlier this month. I've raised this with the dealer who has said they will put a year's MoT on it once it has sold, but that I can test drive...

What protection do trade plates give when test driving a vehicle?

What protection do trade plates convey when test driving a vehicle? My son and I test drove a car at an independent dealer. He put one trade plate on the front of the vehicle and did not accompany us on...

If I give my car to a garage to sell, can someone legally drive it even though it's in my name and isn't taxed?

If I give my car to a garage to sell, can a garage employee legally drive it? Is the driver covered under the garage's insurance policy without displaying trade plates? Also, the vehicle is not taxed and...

How do I become a part-time motor trader?

Just a few questions as l am quite keen on becoming a part time motor trader, hopefully you can help. Q1 : Is it necessary to purchase Trade plates even though l will be purchasing minimal vehicles at...

Can anyone advise of the format for trade plates?

Can anyone advise of the format for trade plates and how to find out who owns one? My daughter's car was hit by a a guy with trade plates and the police are saying they can't trace the vehicle - this guy...

Trade plates

I'm trading cars from my home and am looking at getting trade plates. I've been on the DVLA website in regards to applying. It seams they send you the tax disc but what I want to know is will they send...

Trade Plates

I am hoping to apply for trade plates and, if necessary, an operating license. My question is which forms do I need, and where do I get them ?