A SANDOWN man who illegally drove a car he bought for his mum, and gave false details to police by claiming to be of a different name, has been sentenced.

Kye Malin, of Stower Place, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (July 13).

The 32-year-old admitted using a motor vehicle without insurance, and driving without a valid licence, on June 25.

Prosecutor, Ann Smout, told the court that at around 4.30pm, an officer had been on duty driving an unmarked police vehicle on Newport Road, Ventnor.

She said police were conducting a search for a wanted male in the area, and drove past a Volkswagen Golf, whose driver resembled the suspect.

The vehicle was stopped and it was established Malin was not the man they were looking for, but checks were carried out on the vehicle.

Mrs Smout said Malin initially gave his name to the police officer as Tyrone Barry, protesting his innocence and claiming to be insured on another vehicle.

Mrs Smout said Malin asked to speak to the officer again at the police station, and confessed he'd given false details, confirming he had no insurance and an expired provisional licence.

The bench was told Malin was last in court in October, 2019, for driving while disqualified and without insurance.

James Cameron, defending, said Malin accepted driving on the day after buying a car for his mum.

He said he was driving it to her address when he was pulled over.

Mr Cameron said he didn't cause any harm, and there was no evidence of any issue with the manner of his driving.

He said he was 'a little bit unlucky' to be stopped.

The court heard Malin was apologetic and realised he had taken a risk.

Malin was fined £120 and had eight points imposed on his licence.

He was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a £34 surcharge.