Spotting an abandoned vehicle
Characteristics of an abandoned vehicle may include:
- untaxed or no valid MOT certificate
- stationary for a lengthy amount of time
- significant damage to vehicle’s bodywork
- open / broken windows or windscreen
- doors open / unlocked
- flat tyres or missing wheels
- other signs of vandalism
- burnt out
- missing one or more number plates
- containing waste or other items not consistent with day-to-day use
- mouldy and unkempt interior and / or exterior
- status of land on which the vehicle is located
- deteriorating in condition over time
Please note: this is not a definitive list on which an inspecting officer may base any decision as to whether a vehicle is deemed abandoned.