Report an abandoned vehicle

You can use this service to report an abandoned vehicle.

Before you start

If a vehicle is in poor condition or out of tax, that does not always mean it is abandoned.

Before reporting a possible abandoned vehicle, please check:

1. The vehicle has not moved for a minimum of four weeks, and
2. The vehicle shows signs of abandonment such as four or more of the following:
   • not taxed (you can check if a vehicle is taxed on GOV.UK)
   • doors open or unlocked
   • flat tyres
   • missing wheels
   • windows open
   • windows broken
   • burnt out
   • rusty brake discs
   • contains waste
   • significant damage
   • mould on the inside
   • covered in tree sap or mould
   • missing one or more number plates
   • build up of litter, weeds, or debris under the vehicle
   • build up of debris under the wiper blades
   • wiper blades stuck to the windscreen
   • no registered keeper
   • multiple parking tickets on the windscreen
   • fuel filler cap open or missing

Please note: a vehicle that moves location on a road (even infrequently) is not abandoned.

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