Vehicle Tax and MOT

[cattleman123]

Had a White Van Delivery Driver crash into me to day, got Reg on photos and his mobile number...did not know his address ...or so he said and did not know his insurance company..could not understand a word he said to be honest...say no more...On searching the Reg Its was taxed but not had an MOT since 2017 ...how would that be possibly?...my mate say its irish plates...3 letters then 4 numbers...Thanks

 

[MF CI]

Had a White Van Delivery Driver crash into me to day, got Reg on photos and his mobile number...did not know his address ...or so he said and did not know his insurance company..could not understand a word he said to be honest...say no more...On searching the Reg Its was taxed but not had an MOT since 2017 ...how would that be possibly?...my mate say its irish plates...3 letters then 4 numbers...Thanks

Should have called the police, I think it's an offence not to exchange details.

 

[cattleman123]

Should have called the police, I think it's an offence not to exchange details.

Yes feel a bit stupid now...he was delivering for amazon it appears...self employed...cutting costs i guess...

 

[Dave79]

Northern Irish plate possibly. That shouldn’t make a difference, but sounds like he’s uninsured. Sorry

 

[cattleman123]

Northern Irish plate possibly. That shouldn’t make a difference, but sounds like he’s uninsured. Sorry

Will just give insurance all i know...guess they will chase him..cant do a lot else, looks like he is uninsured as well, cant belive he would be roaring around without everything up together

 

[renewablejohn]

Everyone is used to the any scrap mate whereas delivering for Amazon sounds far more plausible but then they always make the excuse that there lost.

 

[Muddyroads]

My wife delivers for Amazon with our van occasionally. They are quite strict on making sure drivers are taxed, MOT’d and insured. Are you sure he was driving for them? It’s not possible to tax a vehicle without an MOT so something doesn’t sound right somehow.

 

[essexpete]

I think to tax a vehicle it needs to be insured and have an MOT cert.

 

[Mickeydredd]

Had a White Van Delivery Driver crash into me to day, got Reg on photos and his mobile number...did not know his address ...or so he said and did not know his insurance company..could not understand a word he said to be honest...say no more...On searching the Reg Its was taxed but not had an MOT since 2017 ...how would that be possibly?...my mate say its irish plates...3 letters then 4 numbers...Thanks

i wouldn't have let him move until the cops had arrived on scene.

 

[cattleman123]

My wife delivers for Amazon with our van occasionally. They are quite strict on making sure drivers are taxed, MOT’d and insured. Are you sure he was driving for them? It’s not possible to tax a vehicle without an MOT so something doesn’t sound right somehow.

I put the Reg in it says tax due Sept 2024...and a big red sign saying this vehicle has no MOT ...and had not since 2017..

 

[ollie989898]

Police on to him, quick. Did you get a photo of his face?

 

[DeeGee]

i wouldn't have let him move until the cops had arrived on scene.

Agree. But hindsight is a wonderful thing.

You might have been astute enough to call the plod, the right thing to do.

But how many of us would have been so pro active in a stressful situation?
Maybe most, maybe only a few of us.

But anyway, it’s good advice worth bearing in mind. Take no chances!

 

[anzani]

For what it is worth, Amazon deliveries despatched from Plot 1, Exeter Gateway 5966 Exeter DEVON EX5 2DS

 

[cattleman123]

For what it is worth, Amazon deliveries despatched from Plot 1, Exeter Gateway 5966 Exeter DEVON EX5 2DS

Ah but he said he was from Yeovil...30 miles from home at the time of the incident...seems i have been stupid...will see how it unfolds

 

[yoki]

I put the Reg in it says tax due Sept 2024...and a big red sign saying this vehicle has no MOT ...and had not since 2017..

I don't understand how it was taxed this August/September with no MOT.

 

[Still Farming]

Report to Police on Crimestoppers

 

[Kidds]

I don't understand how it was taxed this August/September with no MOT.

No MOT required for first 3 years though I admit it doesn't sound like a new vehicle. Nobody said it wasn't though.

 

[cattleman123]

I don't understand how it was taxed this August/September with no MOT.

I will find out and report back..

 

[essexpete]

No MOT required for first 3 years though I admit it doesn't sound like a new vehicle. Nobody said it wasn't though.

No MOT since 2017

 

[johnb5555]

I don't understand how it was taxed this August/September with no MOT.

Maybe first date it could be taxed from
Few days it would show October