A van branded a “rust bucket” by police was seized in Stokenchurch this morning.
Thames Valley Police’s roads policing team tweeted to say they spotted the van on the M40 near High Wycombe.
They described it as a “rust bucket”, adding: “It didn't take long to realise why.
Spotted this rust bucket on the #M40 near #HighWycombe this morning. It didn't take long to realise why it hasn't been Taxed or MOT'd since 2019 🧐.
— TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) April 6, 2021
Vehicle seized = Another potential death trap off our roads.
Driver reported ⚖ #P0735#P1342#TTASHIFT pic.twitter.com/45zxcATebu
“It hasn’t been taxed or MOTd since 2019.”
They added: “Vehicle seized. Another potential death trap off our roads. Driver reported.”
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