Anyone know what happened to this car?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:49 am

My van isn't on the mid. But I'm insured. The amount of time Anpr camera cars pull me over (3 now) because I don't appear on the mid. But I have proof and a quick call and I'm on my way.

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:50 am

There are a number of reasons why a vehicle may not show on the MID, from input errors, passing through vehicles, motor traders forgetting to update the MID, or fleet operators. Also manual policies could take a while to populate the MID. Chances are it isn't insured as it is SORN'd, but the MID check tool isn't designed for that purpose.

It is merely a tool for vehicle owners that have paid insurance to check that their vehicle is showing as insured on the MID. For example, a few years back i took my policy off Direct Debit at renewal and paid the premium in full, the Insurers cocked up the account and didn't update the MID at renewal.

I had paid in full and had a certificate in my hand, but a routine check i did on the MID showed my vehicle as not listed. Quick phone call to the insurers and all was sorted.

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:52 am

RattyMcClelland wrote:My van isn't on the mid. But I'm insured. The amount of time Anpr camera cars pull me over (3 now) because I don't appear on the mid. But I have proof and a quick call and I'm on my way.

You need to phone your insurers and get this sorted.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:35 pm

So they haven't fixed the accuracy of it then

Fantastic when all enforcement is moving over to relying entirely upon it

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:34 pm

Shiny wrote:I had paid in full and had a certificate in my hand, but a routine check i did on the MID showed my vehicle as not listed. Quick phone call to the insurers and all was sorted.

i had this problem after renewal last year and it took a damn site more than a quick phone call i can tell you, about 2 weeks to sort it out and the threat of being prosecuted for no insurance looming over me for a while too. even though i could show a cover note the police were not convinced, they can impound your car and when you prove you have insurance you can have it back................... for £150 release fee

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:54 pm

Don't you have a motor trader policy anyway (so you're insured on any car e.g. so it includes customers cars that in your possession)?

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:10 pm

Come on Shiny it Heddlu over there surly yo don't expect them to be bi lingual. One language is a challenge for most Plod

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:18 pm

do the heddlu even have phones can they catch you in their little panda cars

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 12:25 am

All the latest gadgets this one was invisible to the poor chap in the 4x4

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/ ... e-car.html

Post by **rob quilter** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:05 am

Saw that on an episode of traffic cops a few years ago.