Should I buy this UK-reg car with no VRT paid?

I am buying a car that is UK-reg, but person has had it in ireland for a year and he has not paid the VRT. Will I have to pay it and any fines?

Umair Pervaiz (Portlaoise )

Aug 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Expert answer

Hi Umair,

Don’t. Buy. It. Major can of worms. If someone has been breaking the law by driving around in an imported car that hasn’t had its VRT paid, then you do not want to get involved. Plenty of other cars out there, so go and buy one that’s fully above-board and legal.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe