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Does a car require a MOT before a VIC can be carried out?
If a car is over 3 years old and is to be driven to a VIC Site, it must have a current MOT.
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Is insurance needed to drive a car to a VIC?
Yes. The person driving the car to the VIC site must be insured to do so.
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Is road tax needed to drive a car to a VIC?
No, but it is an offence to use or keep a car on the road if it not licensed.
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Must the car presented have number plates?
No. However the registration mark must be known and declared when the VIC application is submitted. Also, without number plates the car cannot be driven to the VIC. VOSA may be able to assist you in obtaining number plates for the car if you do not have the Registration Certificate, contact our national number 08706060440 for further advice.
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