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What happens if I buy a car with tax owing?
If you purchase a car that hasn't been taxed for 8 months, what is the liability for a new owner when the ownership is transferred. the vehicle has not been declared as off road even though it was.
Our answer:
Hi John,
The motor tax liability is with the registered owner of the car at the time, so you don't need to worry about it. Just make sure that the correct date of transfer of ownership is communicated to the authorities.
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