NI import

[13 DJP]

So been looking for a golf gti for a little while and today found exactly what I was after.

Rang the dealer to discuss a few things and also get the refg number to double check the insurance should I go ahead.

Chap said it’s got a private plate and read it out. At the time I just thought it was one of those cheap Irish plates, but afterwards thought best to check and he confirmed, yes it was an Irish import.

Now 15-20 years ago it was always a no no to buy one, but has it all changed? Is there any difference and should it be the same money or cheaper?

Cheers
Dave

[13 DJP]

Thanks for that, it’s a September 2017, so should be on a 67 plate but is on AAA 1234 for example.

My insurance company didn’t bat an eyelid to be fair, but I do want to put my own private plate on it and not sure if I’m going to hit any problems or indeed if it’ll be worth less if and when I move it on later.

DVLA website seems to imply it can only be run on and Irish Reg for 6 months then needs to be re-registered to a UK plate!

[13 DJP]

ArmaghMan said:

Just for clarity.
Is the car an N.I vehicle or was it imported into N.I from R.O.I?

The car was registered in Northern Ireland apparently

The V5 shows the date of registration as 13/09/2017 and first registration in the UK as 13/09/2017

Reg No is BSZ 2414 if that helps

[13 DJP]

Cheers, yes have got my head round it now and have left a deposit, fingers crossed I’ll pick it up tomorrow if all is well

[13 DJP]

Just to update the thread, I bought it

Had a boot full of water when we looked at it so left it with them to sort and they dropped it up a couple of days ago.

So far loving it!