Don't just buy it,
Car Tax Check it.
Don't just buy it,
Car Tax Check it.
How to check car tax
Enter a vehicle registration number above to see its current road tax status and upcoming due date. Use our complimentary car tax check to verify tax information for any car, motorcycle, or van. After entering your vehicle's registration, explore additional details, including MOT history, mileage, information on test failures, and the latest vehicle recall updates and a vehiclescore.
Why is it important to check car tax
- Driving without valid road tax is illegal in the UK, except for exempt vehicles.
- Without physical tax discs, it's easy to forget your annual road tax due date.
- Check a vehicle's tax, mot and other history confidently before purchasing your next car.
- If your vehicle isn't in use on public roads,it must be declared Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).
What is car tax in the UK
This levy, also known as Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), is imposed by the government on vehicle owners. While the original purpose was to fund highways, the use of road tax has evolved. Despite the blurred lines, it remains mandatory for most cars, with payments occurring annually, biannually, or monthly. Administered by the DVLA, road tax payments contribute to the Consolidated Fund, the UK Parliament's description of the government's general bank account at the Bank of England.
