Free Car Tax Checker – Instantly Check UK Road Tax Status
Check your vehicle’s tax status instantly with Carveto’s free UK car tax checker.
Powered by official DVLA data, this tool confirms if a vehicle is taxed, the expiry date, and whether it’s legal to drive. Stay compliant, avoid fines, and make safer buying decisions.
Enter your registration number
Car Tax Checks Explained
A car tax check verifies whether a vehicle is taxed and legally permitted to be driven on public roads in the UK.
The check retrieves tax status, expiry date, and SORN information directly from the DVLA database.
It’s essential for avoiding penalties, confirming legal compliance, and protecting yourself when buying a used car.
What We Check in Your Car or Road Tax Report
Carveto’s road tax checker reveals key DVLA-verified data about your vehicle.
Instantly check road tax, MOT, and legal driving status before purchase or renewal.
Key Checks Include:
- Road Tax Status – Confirms if your car is currently taxed or untaxed
- Tax Expiry Date – Reveals when your current road tax runs out
- MOT Status & Expiry – Shows if the vehicle is roadworthy and when the MOT expires
- SORN Status – Checks if the car is declared off-road via DVLA
- Vehicle Type & Fuel – Petrol, diesel, electric, or hybrid
- CO₂ Emissions – Emission rating in g/km, linked to road tax cost
- Vehicle Age & Registration Date – Useful for tax class and insurance pricing
Is My Car Taxed?
To check if your car is taxed, enter your registration number above.
Carveto’s tool uses DVLA data to confirm your vehicle’s road tax status instantly, including the expiry date and whether it’s legal to drive.
Car Tax Check Frequently Asked Questions
Driving without road tax can lead to fines, clamping, and DVLA enforcement.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras detect untaxed vehicles on public roads.
No. If your vehicle is SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification), it must not be used or parked on public roads and does not require road tax.
Road tax calculations depend on your vehicle’s CO₂ emissions, engine size, fuel type, and registration date.
Newer cars are often taxed by emissions band.
Use CarVeto's Car Tax Calculator to check costs for six and twelve-month periods.
Most drivers renew road tax every 12 months, though monthly or 6-month Direct Debit options are also available.
Your tax expiry date is displayed instantly after entering your registration into the Carveto checker.
Yes. DVLA automatically issues a refund for any full remaining months of unused tax when you notify them of the sale.
No. The vehicle must be taxed in your name before you drive it—even if the previous owner had valid tax.
Yes. Exemptions include:
- Electric vehicles (until 2025)
- Historic vehicles (over 40 years old)
- Vehicles used by disabled drivers
You can pay online at GOV.UK, at a Post Office, or by setting up Direct Debit.
A V5C logbook or V11 reminder is usually required.
Why Choose Carveto?
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- DVLA data sourced in real time
- No registration or email required
- Trusted by thousands of UK drivers
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Use Carveto’s free checker to see if a vehicle is taxed, its MOT expiry, and SORN status, instantly and securely.