If you recently bought a car that was already SORN when you got it, you’re in a similar boat. You’ll need to tax it before you drive it away. The previous owner’s SORN doesn’t follow you; it just means the car has been off the road. So get it insured, get an MOT if needed, and then tax it online. You’ll be legally rolling in under ten minutes—faster than making a cup of instant noodles.
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Pro tip: write down the date you tax it. It helps to know when your tax expires so you don’t accidentally lapse back into SORN-land. Set a reminder on your phone. Name it “Tax reminder, dummy.”
