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Signs a vehicle has been abandoned Other than seeing it sat in the same place for a long time, some signs that a car has been abandoned include: the car being stationary for long period of over 4 weeksmissing number platestwo or more flat tyresbroken windscreen, windows, mirrorslitter, weeds under the vehicle showing it has not been moved for a long timelots of litter and debris inside vehiclegeneral poor state of repair and subject to ongoing acts of vandalismvehicles subject to fire damage or burnt-out vehicles untaxed or no MOT You can check if a vehicle is untaxed or has no MOT on the GOV.UK website How to report an abandoned vehicle When you report an abandoned vehicle, you'll be asked about the details of the suspected abandoned vehicle: locationregistration numbermake/model/colourcurrent conditionthe length of time it's been stationary at the locationTo report an abandoned vehicle you can either:telephone 0203 856 0020 or email barnetnuisancevehicles@nslservices.co.ukExternal link.What happens after you make a reportIf the initial reporting indicates there's a need for further action, a member of the council will visit the abandoned car within 48 working hours. They'll check the vehicle to check whether it meets the criteria of abandonment. The council will make the final decision about whether a car has been classed as abandoned. |
