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Start with a free vehicle check that includes Tax status, MOT history, and up-to-date DVLA vehicle registration information. You’ll receive an instant, free report to help you review its basic condition and history.

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How to check If a vehicle is taxed or due for renewal?

Whether you're buying a used car or checking your own vehicle, our free car tax check helps you instantly confirm if a vehicle is taxed, untaxed, or due for renewal. Powered by official DVLA data, you get accurate road tax status in just seconds.

What does the car tax check include?

Our car tax check gives you instant access to key DVLA tax details to help you stay compliant and informed before buying or selling a vehicle.

Free Data Includes:

  • Tax Expiry Date - Know exactly when the road tax runs out
  • MOT Status & Expiry - Real-time DVSA MOT data and history
  • Vehicle Specs - Make, model, fuel type, engine size, emissions, and more
  • Economic and Environment Details - CO2 emission & Road Tax Banding
  • DVLA Vehicle Details - Colour, year, registration date, and more
  • MOT Mileage History - Track past readings and advisory notes

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  • 6-Month Tax Cost (Standard Rate)
  • 12-Month Tax Cost (Standard Rate)
  • 6-Month Tax Cost (Premium Rate)
  • 12-Month Tax Cost (Premium Rate)

Why should I check my vehicle’s tax status?

Driving an untaxed vehicle can result in a fine of up to £2,500, unless you're on the way to a pre-booked MOT.

Checking your tax status ensures you're compliant and gives you time to review your vehicle’s tax band and any upcoming rate changes, especially with 2025 updates on the horizon.

If your car had a list price over £40,000 when new, it may also be subject to an additional annual tax for the first five years, regardless of current ownership.

What are the essential checks to keep your car legal on UK roads?

To stay compliant with UK legal driving requirements, it's vital to regularly check your vehicle tax, MOT status, emissions rating, and car insurance validity. These checks ensure your car remains roadworthy, environmentally compliant, and legally covered at all times.

Frequently asked question

To tax a vehicle, you’ll need the registration reference number, which can be found on the V5C logbook (the pink registration certificate) or on a DVLA tax reminder letter. The quickest and most convenient way to pay your vehicle tax is by using the Driver and vehicle licensing agency online Tax Your Vehicle’ service.

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is a UK tax on vehicles driven or parked on public roads. It's calculated based on CO₂ emissions, fuel type, and vehicle value.

Yes, some vehicles are exempt from paying UK road tax. These include historic vehicles, agricultural vehicles, those used by disabled people, and vehicles declared as SORN.( Statutory Off Road Notification), Electric vehicles (EVs) are also exempt until April 2025.

Yes. While a car tax check shows if a vehicle is legally taxed and its expiry date, a full car history check gives a full picture of the vehicle’s background — including write-off status, mileage anomaly, outstanding finance, and more. It’s strongly recommended before buying a used car.

You can pay road tax every 6 months, 12 months, or by monthly Direct Debit. Rates may vary based on the payment frequency and vehicle type.

Premium rates apply to vehicles with a list price over £40,000, charged for the first 5 years after registration. Standard rates apply to all other eligible cars.

Yes, but only if the MOT is pre-booked and you’re driving directly to the test centre. Otherwise, driving an untaxed vehicle is illegal.

The UK Government publishes vehicle tax rate tables that outline the cost of taxing different types of vehicles. These cover cars registered before 1 April 2017 and those cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017.

Other vehicles, such as goods vehicles, motorcycles, and tricycles, are taxed under different rate structures. You can find full details in the other vehicle tax rates table provided by the government.