DVLA "tax it or lose it" letter
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DVLA "tax it or lose it" letter
My MGTF is at the moment still winter SORNed, mostly because of lockdown restrictions, but also winter weather still very much exists here in North Cumbria (sleeting again last night). Last year I didn't tax it until June solely because of lockdown. This morning I got a letter from DVLA with "tax or lose it" printed on the envelope, and letter reminding me I need to tax it to use or park it on the road. OK, so not as a heavy hitting letter that TV Licensing send out (I don't have a TV or watch live broadcasts, so I am familiar with the bullying and threatening correspondence used by TV Licensing ) but just wondering if any other owners who have cars SORNed at the moment have recieved a similiar letter from the DVLA. I find it ridiculous that the DVLA are sending these letters out in times of movement restriction albeit gradually being lifted, the cost multiplied by how many letters might be being sent out and "having checked its records" to send the letter, that they didn't notice I SORN MIG 9447 every winter.
Re: DVLA "tax it or lose it" letter
It is best to look on the DVLA Website which will give you their Status for your car.
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Throw it in the bin. As long as your car is either taxed and on the road, or SORN and kept off road, it’s none of their business why you choose to use the car in the way that you do.
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Re: DVLA "tax it or lose it" letter
I think it is an automated letter and a lot of people will appreciate the gentle reminder, bin it and move on.
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At what cost to the tax payer though? Absolute waste of taxpayers money plus the environmental impacts.
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Re: DVLA "tax it or lose it" letter
Yes I also received that letter a couple of weeks ago for my SORNed F.
I thought it was a bit odd given that a) I don't normally get that of any other reminders to tax/reSORN - and b) that I actually taxed it for 1 month in Dec 2020 - therefore come May it had been on SORN for less time than any other year. Usually 9-10 months SORN per year, received this after less than 5 months.
I'm sure there is a logical reason - just not sure what! Perhaps as indicated in posts above, lockdown has triggered a lot of SORNing - and the DVLA are getting proactive to ensure that owners don't 'forget'. I'm guessing some might be tempted to risk it?
I thought it was a bit odd given that a) I don't normally get that of any other reminders to tax/reSORN - and b) that I actually taxed it for 1 month in Dec 2020 - therefore come May it had been on SORN for less time than any other year. Usually 9-10 months SORN per year, received this after less than 5 months.
I'm sure there is a logical reason - just not sure what! Perhaps as indicated in posts above, lockdown has triggered a lot of SORNing - and the DVLA are getting proactive to ensure that owners don't 'forget'. I'm guessing some might be tempted to risk it?
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Taxed my MGTF on Tuesday, now we have some decent weather...checked the DVLA website for it's status...yep still shownig as SORN. So printed off the two confirmation emails from DVLA which are now in the glovebox, just in case i get pulled over by the police.If only a little disc could be displayed in the window showing a vehicle is taxed...
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I totally agreeDavid Dixon wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:47 pmTaxed my MGTF on Tuesday, now we have some decent weather...checked the DVLA website for it's status...yep still shownig as SORN. So printed off the two confirmation emails from DVLA which are now in the glovebox, just in case i get pulled over by the police.If only a little disc could be displayed in the window showing a vehicle is taxed...
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Re: DVLA "tax it or lose it" letter
It's a bit late but I get where you're coming from with the DVLA letter. It can be frustrating to receive those reminders when you have already decided to SORN your car. I haven't received one myself, but I can see how it would be annoying. It's good to know that the tone of the letter wasn't as heavy-handed as the TV Licensing ones! Maybe the DVLA just wants to make sure everyone is aware of their responsibilities, even if they are currently unable to use their vehicle. And always keep your financial documents straight. I even use a special maker for pay stubs. Anyway, hope the weather improves for you soon so you can enjoy driving your MGTF again.
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