Car Tax Check UK
Check if a car is taxed for free. Enter the registration to see tax status, tax due date, MOT status and vehicle details instantly.
Free · No signup required · UK vehicle tax data
What is a car tax check?
A car tax check lets you look up a UK vehicle's tax status using just the registration number. You can see whether the vehicle is currently taxed, untaxed or SORN, when the tax is due, the current MOT status and basic vehicle details.
The check shows tax status as recorded for the vehicle, including whether a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) is declared.
Why check if a car is taxed before buying?
If a vehicle is untaxed or SORN, it may have been off the road, recently taken out of use or not ready to drive away. That does not always mean there is a serious problem, but it is worth understanding before you travel or pay a deposit.
Tax status alone only tells you whether the vehicle is taxed, untaxed or SORN. It does not check recorded finance, stolen markers, write-off history, mileage concerns or ownership history.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a car is taxed?
Enter the vehicle registration into the free tax checker. You will see the current tax status, tax due date, MOT status and basic vehicle details.
Is this tax check free?
Yes. The Carpeep car tax check is free and no signup is required. Enter a UK registration number to see the vehicle's tax status.
What does a tax check show?
A tax check shows whether a vehicle is taxed, untaxed or SORN. It can also show the tax due date, MOT status, MOT expiry date and basic vehicle details such as make, colour, fuel type and engine size.
What does SORN mean?
SORN stands for Statutory Off Road Notification. It means the vehicle has been declared off the road by its keeper. A SORN vehicle cannot be driven or kept on public roads unless it is being driven to or from a pre-booked MOT.
What's the difference between a tax check and a full car history check?
A tax check shows current tax and MOT status. A full car history check can also show recorded finance, stolen markers, insurance write-offs, mileage concerns, keeper changes, import/export history and scrapped status.
Run a full car history check before buying
Enter the registration for a full report covering recorded finance, stolen markers, write-offs, mileage, ownership and more.
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