Car tax rules

[Stev8s]

Going to look at a car on Sunday with buying it in mind.It is a fair trip and was hoping not to go twice but have noticed tax expires day before.
Question is I can either ask seller to tax it before viewing,go twice if I purchase car which is almost certain or can I legally drive it home you use to get some days grace many years ago but I dont think that applies anymore.

[Steve H]

No reason why the seller can't tax it but obviously there's a cost involved and you may choose not to buy it so he may not be keen.

[Amateurish]

If you want to do it in one trip, do the viewing without tax (it's at the seller's risk) then if you want to buy, purchase the tax online.