Mistake #1: Thinking you need to send a physical letter or a special form to “un-SORN.” Nope. No stamp needed. Just tax it, and the SORN is history. It’s so simple it feels like a magic trick.
Mistake #2: Driving it to the MOT test centre without taxing it first. If the car is SORN, it cannot be on a public road for any reason—even for an MOT appointment. You must book a pre-booked MOT test and drive directly there only if you have insurance and tax. Otherwise, tow it or use a trailer. Yes, I know, it’s a pain, but the law is the law.
Mistake #3: Forgetting that the unused tax from the old SORN period doesn’t exist. When the car was SORN, you weren’t paying tax, so there’s no refund to claim. You’re starting fresh, like a new beginning for your four-wheeled buddy.
