Will I get a vehicle tax refund after scrapping my car?

After we complete the DVLA transfer notification with the registered keeper's consent, DVLA normally cancels the vehicle tax and refunds any full remaining months using the keeper details on its record.

After Blackburn Scrap Yard completes the DVLA transfer notification with the registered keeper's consent, DVLA normally cancels the vehicle tax and refunds any full remaining months.

How the amount is worked out

The refund uses the date DVLA accepts the notification. Part months are not refunded, and the payment is sent using the name and address on the V5C record.

Keep the confirmation

Keep the confirmation we provide and contact us if it does not arrive or contains the wrong details. DVLA controls the tax refund itself.

Read the current DVLA vehicle transfer and tax-refund guidance.

Legal Context

Our completed DVLA transfer notification triggers the keeper-record update; DVLA controls the tax cancellation and refund.

Quick Step-by-Step Summary

  1. Complete the handover
  2. We complete the DVLA notification
  3. Save the confirmation
  4. Check the refund for full remaining months
  5. Contact us if the confirmation is missing

Sources & References

  • DVLA vehicle transfer guidance

Helpful External Links

  • https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle

Put the answer into practice

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