Can you drive a car without an MOT to the scrapyard?
It is illegal to drive a vehicle without a valid MOT unless you’re driving to a garage to have the necessary repairs made, this means it is illegal to drive to the scrapyard without an MOT certificate. In this blog, we’ll discuss the options available for disposing your car without driving it, the fines for not following the rules, and offer some top tips for selling or your car legally.
What are the fines for driving without an MOT?
Driving a car without a valid MOT can result in a fine of £1000 increasing up to £2500 depending on how dangerous the car is deemed to be. You also risk receiving 3 points on your licence.
The police use automatic Number Plate recognition cameras to spot cars which have failed their MOT, so it isn’t worth risking the journey to the scrapyard without an MOT.
How to scrap your car without an MOT
If you do not have an MOT, there are 3 options for taking your car to the scrapyard:
1. Arrange for a professional towing service to take it there. Many scrapyards will pick up your vehicle for you.
2. Use a vehicle donation programme. This will take the car off your hands for free.
3. Use a vehicle removal service, which buy your before it is taken to the scrapyard and look after the issue themselves.
