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Anonymously report an untaxed vehicle that you’ve seen.
You can report an abandoned vehicle like a dumped car to the local council
Contact the police to report a vehicle with no MOT - you need the vehicle's number plate, make, model and colour.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
Reporting untaxed or abandoned vehicles and other crimes
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Check and report if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or is 'off road' (SORN)
Report a manufacturer or a dealer for making or selling new vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle accessories with safety problems.
Find out how to report employee or director car benefits to HMRC where car and fuel benefits are payrolled.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Caldwell on 29 December 2025.
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