Importing an old car from Isle of Man help pls
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Hi some help please if you can:
I have an old (1976) Honda civic that was originally sold and used in the UK. A previous owner took it and 'imported' it to Isle of Man. (BTW that gave it it's own isle of man registration plates - no longer on the original ones). I have since brought it back (to england).
Now it is registered as being in Isle of Man ie not officially over 'here'. On looking at re-importing & registering it properly here, I do not appear to need to have an IVA test (cost £208.35+VAT!)done (which I though I did) at a vosa place as:
in which case, what do I do? I currently have it insured in my name with my address here, but obviously it has no MOT or road tax. If I drive it, is my insurance valid? I would like to import it correctly as I wish to sell it, but don't want to get done inadvertantly.
Can I simply 'register' it? There is no longer a UK V5C form (it has a isle of man type certificate)
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration
here's the section relating to 'old' vehicles. Mine was uk registered and taxed after 1983 (I think up to approx 1998 or so)
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/old-vehicl...
edit:
it says here if importing a vehicle over 10 years old I should contact the dvla, so I guess I'e got to just call them:
Vehicles over 10 years old
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/new-regist...
Here's the car btw:
I have an old (1976) Honda civic that was originally sold and used in the UK. A previous owner took it and 'imported' it to Isle of Man. (BTW that gave it it's own isle of man registration plates - no longer on the original ones). I have since brought it back (to england).
Now it is registered as being in Isle of Man ie not officially over 'here'. On looking at re-importing & registering it properly here, I do not appear to need to have an IVA test (cost £208.35+VAT!)done (which I though I did) at a vosa place as:
vosa said:
Exemptions
You don’t need vehicle approval for:
cars and light goods vehicles over 10 years old
from here: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/when-you-need-...You don’t need vehicle approval for:
cars and light goods vehicles over 10 years old
in which case, what do I do? I currently have it insured in my name with my address here, but obviously it has no MOT or road tax. If I drive it, is my insurance valid? I would like to import it correctly as I wish to sell it, but don't want to get done inadvertantly.
Can I simply 'register' it? There is no longer a UK V5C form (it has a isle of man type certificate)
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration
here's the section relating to 'old' vehicles. Mine was uk registered and taxed after 1983 (I think up to approx 1998 or so)
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/old-vehicl...
edit:
it says here if importing a vehicle over 10 years old I should contact the dvla, so I guess I'e got to just call them:
Vehicles over 10 years old
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/new-regist...
Here's the car btw:
Edited by CoolHands on Wednesday 2nd January 16:47
bloody hell rang dvla - they were extremely helpful! I need
So, job number 1: I need an MOT!
- MOT (ask them to record it under the vin number)
- insurance under the vin number
- form V55/5 filled in (can fill it in at local dvla office or they can post to you)
- money for roadtax (£135)
- two forms of ID
So, job number 1: I need an MOT!
CoolHands said:
bloody hell rang dvla - they were extremely helpful! I need
So, job number 1: I need an MOT!
Yup, dead easy, I "imported" a car back to the UK from IoM a couple of years ago. Now your car's here, as long as you have insurance and a pre-booked MOT you'll be fine.- MOT (ask them to record it under the vin number)
- insurance under the vin number
- form V55/5 filled in (can fill it in at local dvla office or they can post to you)
- money for roadtax (£135)
- two forms of ID
So, job number 1: I need an MOT!
My car even got it's old UK plate back.
wrinx
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