Can I legally drive a SORNed car to the scrapyard?

No. A SORNed vehicle can only be driven on a public road to or from a pre-booked MOT or other testing appointment. A trip to a scrapyard is not that exception.

No. A SORNed vehicle can only be driven on a public road to or from a pre-booked MOT or other testing appointment. A trip to a scrapyard is not that exception.

What to do

Arrange collection or use a suitable transporter. Tell the collector if the vehicle has steering, braking, tyre, wheel or access problems so the correct recovery equipment can be planned.

GOV.UK SORN guidance.

Legal Context

Using a SORNed vehicle on a public road for another reason can lead to prosecution and a fine. SORN also does not make an unsafe or uninsured vehicle legal to drive.

Quick Step-by-Step Summary

  1. Do not drive the vehicle
  2. Describe its condition and access
  3. Arrange collection or lawful transport
  4. Complete the handover
  5. We complete the DVLA notification with you

Sources & References

  • GOV.UK SORN guidance

Helpful External Links

  • https://www.gov.uk/sorn-statutory-off-road-notification

Put the answer into practice

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