Can you drive a SORN car to a scrap yard?

The answer to this question is simple – no, you can’t drive a SORN to scrap. By definition, you can’t legally drive a SORN anywhere. And yes, that applies even when you’re driving it to be scrapped at an Authorised Treatment Facility. You can’t have it both ways – either it’s off the road, or it’s not.

Can you tow a SORN vehicle?

Can a SORN car be towed? Your car must remain ‘off-road’. If you plan to tow your car using a rope, it must be taxed and insured. However, if you want to tow your car using a tow-bar or similar, it will be classed as a trailer, so the SORN can remain in place.

Can you drive a car without MOT to the garage?

Can you drive a car without an MOT to a garage? You can drive a car without an MOT to a garage, provided your MOT certificate does not show a dangerous defect. Aside from an MOT test centre, it is illegal to drive your car elsewhere.

Can I drive a SORN car to MOT without insurance?

Can you drive a SORN car to an MOT station without insurance? Quite simply – no. You cannot drive a car to an MOT station without insurance – and if you do, you could be subject to prosecution, fixed-penalty fines – and possibly even have your car confiscated and destroyed.

Do I have to declare SORN if I scrap my car?

There is no need to acquire a SORN after your car has been scrapped – you only need to inform the DVLA that the vehicle has been scrapped. Include the exact date the transaction took place and inform them of the name and address of the scrap yard.

Can you drive a car to scrap with no MOT?

Definitely not. If your car doesn’t have a valid MOT test, it’s illegal to drive it anywhere. Simple as that. There are only a very few specific exceptions to this rule, and scrapping your car is not one of them.

Where can you keep a Sorned vehicle?

You can keep your vehicle on the road – just don’t drive it When you SORN your vehicle, it can’t be kept on a public road – so it must be kept in a garage, on a driveway or on private land.

Is it illegal to tow a car UK?

You can tow trailers up to a certain weight with your car driving licence. The weight you’re allowed to tow depends on when you got your licence. You’ll need to know the weight of both the vehicle and trailer – also known as the ‘maximum authorised mass’ ( MAM ).

Can the police seize your car for no MOT?

If you are stopped by the police and they request a copy of a valid MOT, failure to provide one can lead to a prosecution for non-compliance. The only time that it is not illegal to drive your car without a valid MOT is when you are driving to a pre-booked appointment at a garage for an MOT test.

How long can you legally drive without MOT?

Is there ever a time I can drive without an MOT? The simple answer is, no, it’s illegal to drive without an MOT. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can’t drive without an MOT unless you are driving to a pre-booked test at an authorised test centre.