Need to move an untaxed vehicle.

Iamzod · 20 Apr 2008 at 13:50

How would i go about doing this?

I need to move a car that has insurance & MOT 8.5 miles but it has no road tax, am i right in thinking i cannot tow it?

I only need to get the car to my house from a friends so i can put it on e-bay as he owes me £100 and has said i can take his '98 1.8TD Mondeo instead as he is a bit short on cash and it's taking his driveway up.

I intend to give him back any extra i get once i've got my £100 and covered e-bay listing fees.

Shimmy · 20 Apr 2008 at 13:53

I'd take the risk

therealnerd2 · 20 Apr 2008 at 13:56

1) Tax it
2) Low-loader it
3) Possibly take it to a MOT

Iamzod · 20 Apr 2008 at 14:02

therealnerd2 said:
1) Tax it
2) Low-loader it
3) Possibly take it to a MOT

It's already MOT'd, And i aint putting tax on it as once i get it to my house it's never going to be driven again.

If low loadering it is my only option then i'm prolly gonna have to risk it.

Am i right in thinking if i cover the rear number plate with an ON TOW sign accompanied with the towing cars reg number this is also not allowed?

Jokester · 20 Apr 2008 at 14:04

If you're going to be selling it, surely having road tax is going to be a plus?

DannyW · 20 Apr 2008 at 14:04

just drive it at night tbh

AtreuS · 20 Apr 2008 at 14:05

Iamzod said:
It's already MOT'd, And i aint putting tax on it as once i get it to my house it's never going to be driven again.

If low loadering it is my only option then i'm prolly gonna have to risk it.

Am i right in thinking if i cover the rear number plate with an ON TOW sign accompanied with the towing cars reg number this is also not allowed?

I think the way it work is that if its wheels are on the road it needs tax, towed or not. You need a low loader to shift it to avoid possible problems. You can take a chance and tow it but if a police car comes up behind you he may check the reg just to be anal and it would have course flag up on the system.

Iamzod · 20 Apr 2008 at 14:18

Jokester said:
If you're going to be selling it, surely having road tax is going to be a plus?

I only want £120, anything more is just a bonus. Just want it gone by next weekend, only putting it up with a 3 Day auction and a buy it now of around £200.

I might get someone to follow me home & stick to my rear to hide my back end from any following cars

jon.bda · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:02

Jokester said:
If you're going to be selling it, surely having road tax is going to be a plus?

But then you need to have the documents in your name, insurance etc and the OP just wants rid

Biohazard · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:03

DannyW said:
just drive it at night tbh

Best advice ever!

Glaucus · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:05

Post some pics and details

. I take it it's in a bad way.

Nitrojan · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:07

Use trade plates?

Wicksta · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:13

Biohazard said:
Best advice ever!

I'd say 90% of times I've been pulled over have been when it's dark.

Biohazard · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:14

Wicksta said:
I'd say 90% of times I've been pulled over have been when it's dark.

Exactly my point.

Wicksta · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:31

Biohazard said:
Exactly my point.

Doh, my sarcasm meter failed me this time!

Goksly · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:37

Just drive it.

Nitrojan · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:43

Nitrojan said:
Use trade plates?

I think this is the most suitable way really

My dad needs his car moving and it is untaxed and without MOT.. He has a friend who's moving it with tradeplates at some point.. Basically used as if it was being moved from garage to garage.