Well, hopefully I take delivery of my German mk1 fire transit in 1-2 weeks, to say I'm excited is an understatement!
Great, ;D I was wondering how you were getting on RP.
This guff any help to you?"a vehicle which is permanently imported into the mainland UK, must be registered and taxed with the DVLA immediately when it arrives in this country. This must be done as the vehicle cannot be used or kept on a public road until it is registered and taxed. The only circumstances in which you can drive the vehicle are to and from a pre-arranged IVA/MOT test and to and from a garage for remedial work following failure to pass the test.
You can apply to register your vehicle at your nearest DVLA Local Office.
You will need to submit the following documentation to the DVLA Local Office to register and tax the vehicle (photocopies are not acceptable):
• a filled in application form V55/5 (for used vehicles)
• £55 registration fee (cheques or postal orders made payable to DVLA Swansea)
• fee for the vehicle tax (cheques or postal orders made payable to DVLA Swansea)
• a current British Insurance certificate or cover note
• the foreign registration document and any other papers relating to the vehicle
• evidence showing the date the vehicle was collected (normally the invoice from the supplier)
• evidence of type approval (please see attached leaflet INF 106)
• a current British MOT test certificate (if applicable)
• the appropriate HM Revenue and Customs form (please see attached leaflet INF 106)
• documentation confirming your name and address
Documentation confirming your name must be one of the following:
• current DVLA paper/photocard driving licence
• United Kingdom or European Union or foreign passport
• marriage certificate
• decree nisi or absolute
• birth certificate
Documentation confirming your address must be one of the following:
• utility bill valid within the last three months e.g. gas, electricity, water, landline telephone
• Bank or Building society statement valid within the last three months
• medical card
• council tax bill for current year
Registering and taxing the vehicle will not take place unless you have the necessary documentation. In some cases the DVLA Local Office may wish to see the vehicle to check its identity.
Applications can be made in person or by post, however, there is no over the counter service to register vehicles at local offices.
Once a successful application has been received at the DVLA Local Office you should receive a confirmation letter with an updated MOT Certificate (if applicable) and a tax disc within 2 weeks. A V5C will be received within 6 weeks.
An information leaflet INF 106 ‘How to import your vehicle into Great Britain (GB)’ has been attached to this email and provides detailed advice regarding the documentation required to register an imported vehicle.
You can check the rates of vehicle tax using the following link
www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables All forms mentioned can be obtained from any DVLA Local Office, you can request that a form be posted to you at
www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/onlineservices/order_forms.aspx?ext=dg or by telephoning DVLA Swansea directly by ringing 0300 790 6802
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