How can I check a vehicle's tax status?

With the ending of the issuing of tax discs to be displayed in the windscreen, how can I be certain that a car or van I borrow is taxed? I assume that as a driver I am still liable if I drive a car without tax?

Asked on 5 October 2014 by ECH

Answered by Honest John
You can check online if a registration is taxed. This explains the whole thing: www.nidirect.gov.uk/abolition-of-the-vehicle-tax-d...c
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