The DVLA's reply
Out of interest I e-mailed the DVLA using the link I posted above and here's the reply.
Thank you for your email.
You would not be able to make a SORN declaration with regard to your vehicle because it is out of the country. SORN can only be declared on a vehicle when it is laid up within the confines of the UK.
Because you would not be able to tax your vehicle nor declare it off road let alone permanently export it you would need to write a letter into us. It would be necessary for you to quote the registration number and for you to explain what you intend to do with the vehicle over the next couple of years or so. You can even ask for this correspondence to be placed on the vehicle record so that you are not bothered about any fines or penalties with regard to this vehicle.
The address to write or fax into is;
Vehicle Customer Services, DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA.
Fax No. 01792 - 782378.
I hope that this information has clarified matters for you.
Regards
David S Evans
Motoring : Directgov
So it would appear to be perfectly OK to drive round the world in an untaxed, unsorned vehicle according to the DVLA, and I'd suggest that if anyone wants to do this they let them know, that way when the shit hits the fan you can point at their records and say "I told you so".
Might be interesting for a few other people to mail them to see if you get the same answer.
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