DVLA Tax Disc Fine

A question about : DVLA Tax Disc Fine

Hi everyone,

Much to my surprise I received a letter through the post today saying I had a Ј200 fine for having no tax on my vehicle.

To my surprise, given that my current tax expires in June 2015.

Basically I can only think of two options

1. My car for some reason has not been updated on the new system as having tax.

2. It was a very sunny day and this somehow detracted from the (presumably automated) camera that took the photograph.

Anyone else experienced this?

Can I invoice them for wasting my time?

Cheers

Best answers:

• In a word....No.
• When did you buy the car - since October by any chance ?
• Bought the car in June from my dad - absolutely certain about the tax!
• How would the sun detract from the camera?
• Check on the DVLA website that your car is still taxed:
  https://www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/
• Could it be that you have last year's tax disc on your windscreen?
• Cheers 'maninthestreet'
  It says it's not taxed on there.
  So basically I have a tax disc I know was bought legitimately and expires in mid 2015 but doesn't show up on the DVLA records.
  Anyone know of any good reasons why???
• Since 1st October 2014, the new keeper of a car MUST tax the car themselves - When the keeper changes, any existing tax disc (or tax paid separately after the disc was abolished) no longer applies, and will be refunded to the previous keeper.
  https://www.breakeryard.com/blog/abol...road-tax-disc/
  This was very widely publicised. You probably got a flier about in with your new V5.
  If you haven't done this, you have been driving and keeping the car without tax, and the fine is valid. Sorry.
• Yes but our V5C form shows we acquired the vehicle on the 17-08-14!
  Hmmmm, incredibly confused.
• Nup, just normal mate.
• Thanks everyone for their help anyway!
  I'll update tomorrow when the tax office opens!