this is 1 of the dvla's latest money making scheme
cars/vans now need to be taxed and insured or else they must be sorn'd
no longer can you have it taxed with no insurance,
you'll need to claim the tax back and sorn it, or else insure it
either way your stuck with the fine, i've known it to happen loads of times now
never yet has anybody actualy won the appeal
its just a money spinner for them