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Reporting an untaxed vehicle

If you see a vehicle on the public road with an out of date tax disc, you can report it online, by telephone or by post. You don’t have to give your name. Your report will be investigated and enforcement action taken, if needed.

What you need to report

Provide the details about the vehicle:

  • registration mark
  • make, model and colour

Provide details about the location of the vehicle:

  • eg outside 24 Anystreet, Anytown, Any Postcode
  • any feature landmark eg opposite telephone box

If possible, provide:

  • the time the vehicle can be seen on the public road
  • name and address of the owner

Report the vehicle

Online

Use the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) online service.

By phone

Telephone the national untaxed vehicles telephone hotline on freephone 0800 0325 202.

By post

Send a letter to the enforcement section at your nearest DVLA local office.

What happens next

An enforcement field officer, who will make a formal sighting of the vehicle and complete a witness statement, will investigate the information you provide and take the appropriate action if needed.

Did you know?

The work of the police and DVLA against vehicle tax dodgers makes a major contribution to road safety. Around a third of motorists reported for not having vehicle tax are committing other offences including no MOT certificate, no insurance and defective tyres.

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