What does "SORN not due" mean

[MatydaLover]

I have just made a DVLC vehicle enquiry about a motor-car that is being used on the road. The vehicle status gives this message ... anyone tell me what it means? Should the vehicle be on the road?

[snags]

If you’re the registered keeper of a vehicle that’s not being taxed and is kept 'off the road' you must make a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification).

[webbo3]

it means its currently sorn and needs to be retaxed or re-sorned by a certain date.


Dave.

[Norberto]

The phrase "SORN not due", if I remember correctly, means that the vehicls has been SORNed but is not due for renewal (SORNs only last a year).
It seems that the vehicle in question should not be on the road, but I may be wrong (I was once before).

[MatydaLover]

Thanks for the replies. It seems to me then, that the vehicle should not be used on the road with that status?

[Norberto]

That's how I see it. I can't think of any situation where a car with a SORN can be legally driven on public roads.

[MatydaLover]

Thanks again, guys. Your help is appreciated.

[Cathyhuns]

It might be legal to drive on a SORN to an MoT test centre.

If a car had been SORNed it would need a vaild MoT before it could be retaxed.

[dalebillster]

yeah i agreee with cathyhuns. Im fairly sure the vehicle cannot be driven on the road unless it is on the way to a MOT garage & has a prebooked appointment for the test or something to shop the police if they pull you over. you still need the usual insurance, tax & valid licence or you will be in trouble. SORN means--- Statutory Off Road Notice. You would normally apply for one of these for your car if you decide to take it off the road for a while or do not intent on renewing the road tax. I hope this helps.....