How do I get my uninsured and untaxed car to the garage for an MOT?

DanTheMan · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:21

Obviously there's no point getting insurance as it would be invalid without tax and I can't get tax without getting an MOT, so how do I get the car to the garage first without being illegal?

Is getting it towed the only option?

blueboy2001 · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:22

Insurance is not usually invalid without tax.

Insure it on a dayinsure policy, pre-book an appointment and drive it there.

Glaucus · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:24

blueboy2001 said:
Insurance is not usually invalid without tax.

Insure it on a dayinsure policy, pre-book an appointment and drive it there.

This. As it is legal to drive an untaxed and un-MOtd car to a pre booked MOT. Most insurance companies are fine with it, If you are worried you can always check with them while you are on the phone.

Or if you know someone with DOC insurance they might be able to drive it for you. Depends on the T&C, get them to phone their insurance company to check they are covered.

Lopéz · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:25

You insure the car, book an MOT, and drive to the MOT. Then you can get tax.

DanTheMan · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:29

I thought insurance was void without tax?

If I was to get pulled on the way to the test centre, what punishment am I looking at for not having valid tax/MOT?

Gaygle · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:31

DanTheMan said:
If I was to get pulled on the way to the test centre, what punishment am I looking at for not having valid tax/MOT?

None, if you are driving to a PRE-BOOKED MOT appointment. Also, the car must not be in a dangerous condition ie. sharp edges on the car etc

Glaucus · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:31

DanTheMan said:
If I was to get pulled on the way to the test centre, what punishment am I looking at for not having valid tax/MOT?

none as it is legal to drive to a pre-booked mot test. As long as you have valid license and insurance.

DanTheMan · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:32

Ah, you learn something new everyday. Cheers lads.

ci_newman · 24 Oct 2009 at 18:09

+1 on the comments above. I've done the same on a couple of old cars of mine and the insurer has been happy about it.

Skeeter · 24 Oct 2009 at 18:20

The insurers are fine with it, as if you do drive the car to anywhere other than to the pre booked MOT test, that it would be illgeal and the insurance is void anyway.

[TW]Fox · 24 Oct 2009 at 18:33

Skeeter said:
the insurance is void anyway.

Only according to the ladybird book of law.

Muncher · 24 Oct 2009 at 18:34

Skeeter said:
The insurers are fine with it, as if you do drive the car to anywhere other than to the pre booked MOT test, that it would be illgeal and the insurance is void anyway.

No it's not.