Just thought I would post up some links that may be useful and made them a sticky so they are all in one handy place should anyone need them in the future.
To check if your car is on the Ask MID insurance database.
http://ownvehicle.askmid.com
To check your car tax is on the DVLA database.
https://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPo ... ution=e1s2
MOT status check.
http://motinfo.direct.gov.uk/internet/j ... equest.jsp