Selling your car in Malaysia can be stressful when your road tax has expired, especially if it has been overdue for months or even years. The good news? Yes, you can still sell a car with expired road tax, but there are important rules, risks, and extra procedures to understand before listing your vehicle.

3 Key Takeaways

1. You can sell a car with expired road tax in Malaysia, even if it has been expired for many years.
2. Road tax and insurance renewal are not required to transfer ownership.
3. Mobee Cars Malaysia can help handle inspections, towing, and dealer offers for a smooth sale.

In this guide, we break down what Malaysian car sellers need to know and how Mobee Cars Malaysia can help you sell your car smoothly, even if the road tax is long expired.

Can You Sell a Car with Expired Road Tax in Malaysia?

Yes, you can.

There is no law preventing a private seller from transferring ownership of a vehicle with expired road tax.

However, depending on how long the road tax has expired, you may need to undergo PUSPAKOM inspections (B5 / B2), settle JPJ-related issues, or clarify insurance status before the car can officially change ownership.

What Happens If Your Road Tax Has Been Expired for More Than 1 Year?

If your road tax is expired for more than 12 months, you will be required to perform:

1. PUSPAKOM B5 Inspection (Identity Verification)

This inspection is mandatory for:

1. Car owners with road tax expired >1 year
2. Vehicles under special circumstances
3. Foreigners selling a Malaysian-registered vehicle
4. Cases where MySikap/JPJ system cannot verify vehicle ownership normally

The B5 inspection checks:

1. Chassis number
2. Engine number
3. Vehicle identity
4. Structural integrity

2. Renewal of Insurance (Only if You Want to Drive the Car)

You do not need to renew insurance to sell the car.

But you must renew insurance + road tax if you plan to drive the car to the inspection centre or JPJ.

If you use Mobee Cars Malaysia, we can handle the logistics to avoid driving an unroadworthy vehicle.

Is It Illegal to Drive a Car with Expired Road Tax?

Yes.

Driving with expired road tax (no valid road tax + insurance) can result in:

1. Fines by JPJ or PDRM
2. Vehicle compound
3. Liability issues if an accident occurs

If your car is not roadworthy or has no insurance, do not drive it.

Mobee Cars Malaysia can assist with safe transport options.

Do You Need to Pay All the Backdated Road Tax Before Selling Your Car?

No.

You are not required to pay backdated road tax when selling your car.

Road tax payments are only needed if:

1. You wish to drive the car on the road
2. You want to renew insurance
3. You plan to keep using the car

For ownership transfer, backdated road tax is not required.

What Does the Buyer Need to Know?

Dealers buying your car will handle:

1. PUSPAKOM inspection requirements
2. Road tax renewal (optional)
3. Transport arrangements

If you sell to a private buyer, be transparent to avoid disputes.

For the smoothest process, Mobee Cars Malaysia connects your car to verified dealers who accept expired road tax cars every day.

Common Scenarios in Malaysia

1. Road tax expired for 6–12 months

1. You can sell directly
2. Inspection: Normal B2 (body & safety)
3. No special requirements

2. Road tax expired > 1 year

1. B5 required
2. Inspection appointment needed
3. You may need to remove tinted films on front windows for inspection

3. Road tax expired for many years (3–10 years)

Still sellable, especially if the car is:

1. A spare car
2. Weekend car
3. Project car
4. In running condition after jump-start

Mobee Cars Malaysia handles many cars in this category.

Documents You Need to Sell a Car with Expired Road Tax

Make sure you have:

1. Original Vehicle Registration Card (Geran) or e-VOC
2. Owner’s IC
3. Loan clearance letter (if applicable)
4. Service history (optional)
5. Keys (1 or more)

If the car is still under bank loan, Mobee can settle your outstanding loan during the sale.

Tips to Make the Selling Process Faster

1. Do not renew road tax unless necessary

It does not increase your selling price.

2. Ensure the car can start

Dealers prefer cars that can:

1. Start
2. Move
3. Be loaded onto a tow truck

3. Be transparent about the condition

Hiding information slows down offers.

4. Take clear photos

Exterior, interior, mileage, engine bay.

How Mobee Cars Malaysia Can Help

Selling a car with expired road tax is easy with Mobee:

1. No fees
2. Free inspection
3. Highest dealer offers
4. We handle PUSPAKOM & JPJ
5. We provide towing if needed
6. Payment is fast and secure

We specialise in expired-road-tax vehicles every day. Get your offer now: my.mobeecars.com