Taxed and SORN explained
A taxed status means the vehicle is recorded as having vehicle tax in force. SORN means a Statutory Off Road Notification has been made and the vehicle should not be used or kept on a public road unless correctly taxed again.
Tax does not transfer with the car
When a vehicle changes keeper, the existing tax does not simply transfer to the buyer. A buyer should arrange their own vehicle tax before driving the car on public roads.
Use tax status with the rest of the vehicle record
Tax status tells you about licensing, not ownership quality or hidden history. Combine it with MOT, mileage and deeper buyer checks before committing to a purchase.
MyPlateCheck combines available vehicle data into buyer-focused checks. Data can contain omissions or recording errors, so use it alongside the V5C, VIN, service history, seller evidence and a physical inspection. Resolve material inconsistencies before paying for a vehicle.