§ Mr. Ian Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether the Vehicle Licensing Office has authority to refuse to reticence a vehicle on the grounds that it may be unroadworthy after a crash.
§ Mr. HoramProvided that an application for a vehicle excise licence is correctly completed and supported by the necessary documents, and the licence applied for is appropriate for the vehicle concerned, the office cannot refuse to re-licence a vehicle. However, this in no way relieves the user of the legal responsibility for ensuring that it is roadworthy.
§ Mr. Ian Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Transport what legal or other requirements exist for the Vehicle Licensing Office to be notified when a motor car has been written off as uneconomical to repair.
§ Mr. HoramThere is no such legal requirement. But in practice insurance companies notify the Vehicle Licensing Office of vehicles for which total loss payments have been made.