Does the previous owner have to cancel the tax on my new van?

I've just bought a van. Does the previous owner have to cancel the tax or can he leave it on for the remainder of the time left on the van?

Asked on 25 January 2017 by Philip Brockbank

Answered by Honest John
He has to cancel the tax and you have to start again from the beginning of the month. Annoying new system.
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