If I take my SORN car for an MoT, do I need to tax it if it passes?

My car is on SORN. If I take it for an MoT and it passes, do I need to tax it immediately or can I leave it on SORN and tax it later in the year?

Asked on 12 April 2023 by Al Wall

Answered by David Ross

If you car still has SORN status then it does not need to be taxed, as it is not being driven or kept on the public road. Its MoT status is effectively independent of the tax status, so if you take it for an MoT and it passes you don't have to tax immediately.

It's also important to point out that if you are driving your SORN car to the MoT station you will need to arrange insurance and it is only legal to do so for a pre-booked appointment.

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