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Free SORN Check
Check If a UK Vehicle Is Declared SORN — Instantly
SORN stands for Statutory Off Road Notification — it means a vehicle has been officially declared off the road and doesn't need to be taxed or insured, as long as it stays off public roads. Our free SORN check uses official DVLA data to show you a vehicle's current tax status, including whether it's SORN, in seconds.
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What this check shows
- Current tax status (Taxed / SORN / Untaxed)
- Confirmation if a vehicle is declared SORN
- Make, model and year
- Engine size and fuel type
- Vehicle colour and first registration date
- Full MOT status alongside SORN status
Important: Driving or leaving a SORN vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £2,500. The only exception is driving directly to a pre-booked MOT test.
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Why check SORN status before buying a used car
- •A SORN vehicle hasn't been on the road recently — worth asking why, especially if the MOT has also lapsed. It could simply be stored, or it could signal a mechanical problem the seller hasn't fixed.
- •If you buy a SORN vehicle, you must tax it (or re-declare SORN in your name) before driving it on a public road, even to get it home — arrange transport or tax it online first.
- •SORN doesn't affect a vehicle's MOT or mileage history — run a full free check to see the complete picture before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
SORN stands for Statutory Off Road Notification. It's a formal declaration to the DVLA that a vehicle is off the road and won't be driven or parked on public roads. A SORN vehicle doesn't need to be taxed or insured, but it must be kept off public roads.
Enter the registration plate above. Our free check shows the vehicle's current tax status from the DVLA — if it's declared SORN rather than taxed, that's shown clearly alongside the rest of the free report.
No — not on public roads. Driving or leaving a SORN vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £2,500. The only exception is driving directly to a pre-booked MOT test.
If you buy a vehicle that's already SORN and don't intend to tax and insure it immediately, you need to either re-declare SORN in your name or tax the vehicle straight away — you can't simply leave it under the previous keeper's SORN.
You can declare SORN directly with the DVLA online at gov.uk/sorn, by phone, or using the reminder slip (V11) if you've received one. You'll need the vehicle's registration number or the 11-digit reference from your V5C logbook.
Yes. Enter the registration plate above and we'll pull the current tax/SORN status directly from the DVLA at no cost — no account, no email, no card required.
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