Vehicles without vehicle tax or MOT certificates

To drive a vehicle or ride a motorcycle in the UK, the vehicle must:

• be registered with DVLA
• have in date vehicle tax
• have a current MOT certificate
• be roadworthy
• have a minimum of third-party insurance that covers the use of the vehicle

Report a vehicle without vehicle tax

You can check if a vehicle is taxed online.

If you find that the vehicle isn’t taxed, you can report it online.

You’ll need the:

• vehicle registration number
• make
• model
• colour
• location of where you saw the vehicle

Report a vehicle without an MOT certificate

Every vehicle used on UK roads must have a current MOT certificate, with a few exceptions:

• vehicles under three years old or over 40 years old
• police vehicles
• vehicles with a booked appointment at an MOT testing station

You can check if a vehicle has a current MOT certificate.

If you find that the vehicle does not have one, you can report it to us.

Vehicle insurance

Your vehicle must be insured if you use it on UK roads or or in public places.

Find out more about uninsured vehicles.