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Abandoned vehicle on West Barnes Lane

Reported via desktop in the Abandoned Vehicles category anonymously at 11:04, Sunday 15 February 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1272919-R3S5Q1.

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Vehicle has been left for approx. 4 months on West Barnes Lane - it was previously left for over a year at another location on the same road. It is untaxed and its MOT has expired. Some of the tires are deflated, and some of the vehicle's electronics appear to have been removed. There is moss/mould/rust on the outside of the vehicle, and rubbish inside. A mildly threatening note warning passers-by that they are being watched has been left on the dashboard.

Properties closest to the vehicle are 401 West Barnes Lane and 159 Claremont Avenue.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting an abandoned vehicle.

    We will investigate to decide if the vehicle has been abandoned.

    If it is abandoned, we will give notice to the owner before we remove it. The length of notice depends on the circumstances, and is normally:

    • 7 days for vehicles on the public highway that are not dangerous - this applies to most abandoned vehicles

    • 24 hours if we decide the vehicle is dangerous

    • 15 days if the vehicle is on private land unless the landowner or occupier objects

    Did you know…?
    We investigate on average over 1500 reports of abandoned vehicles per year in Merton.

    Posted by Merton Council at 11:04, Sunday 15 February 2026

  • State changed to: Closed

    Updated by Merton Council at 12:05, Monday 23 March 2026

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.