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CAR TAX CHECK

Check whether a car, van or motorbike is taxed, or when your
vehicle tax is due, with our free online car tax checker

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How to check if a car is taxed

Enter a vehicle number plate and find out if it currently has road tax and when it's next due. You can check the tax status of any car, motorbike or van using our free car tax check.

Once you've entered your vehicle's reg, you can also scroll down to view its MOT history and get information on its mileage at each MOT and details relating to any test failures, as well as up-to-date vehicle recall information.

Why check if my car is taxed?

It's illegal to drive a vehicle on public roads in the UK without road tax, unless it's exempt. It's therefore essential your car has valid tax.

Now there's no tax disc it's easy to forget when your annual road tax is due; use our car tax checker to find out how long you have left until renewal.

You can also check a vehicle's tax history, so you can check what is left on a used car you're considering buying.

If you're not using your vehicle on public roads, you don't need to pay road tax. However, you must declare it off the road with a Statutory Off Road Notification and will receive a car tax refund.

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Car tax FAQs

Having road tax is a legal requirement for all vehicles using public roads, unless your car has a tax exemption. It's therefore essential that UK drivers have a clear understanding of road tax. Our road tax FAQs answer the most common questions car owners have about tax, including what it is, how much it costs, and how long it is valid for.

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