Historic Vehicle, Exemption from VED - how to apply?

Post by **MattH** » Fri Mar 14, 14 7:39 am

just checked that link and both of mine are shown as built 1973.
that was quicker than going through the cupboards to find the V5!

bratfink · Post by **bratfink** » Mon Mar 24, 14 8:09 pm

Just to re-iterate for the Aussie owners:

The Manufacture Date on the V5 or on the DVLA's system is most likely wrong. I think thy must have used an import date or something? There is no way to tell the manufacture date of a UK spec (X35) VH-VJ Aussie Chrysler from looking at the vehicle.

Go to the list and hope it's in there!

So even if your Aussie Charger's V5 says manufactured in 74, check the list anyway, it could actually have been made in 73 but imported and sold later.

VGVIP · Post by **VGVIP** » Tue Mar 25, 14 7:59 am

New tax disc arrived yesterday.

All my paperwork was returned and a letter saying my new V5C and refund will follow.

Post by **MattH** » Tue Mar 25, 14 8:19 am

Excellent, I am wondering if I can just send my V5 off and get the tax class changed without an MOT as mine are both off road at present.
Might give it a go.

VGVIP · Post by **VGVIP** » Tue Mar 25, 14 9:32 am

I was wondering about that too. After all the info on valid insurance and MOT test is held in a database isn't it.

mad machs · Post by **mad machs** » Tue Apr 01, 14 5:26 pm

Went into post office, armed only with the V5C today, walked out 10 minutes later with half the V5C & a new tax disc.

Easy as that, they changed the taxation class there & then, sent the V5C off for me & presented me with a form to claim the tax back on the existing disc.
No drama at all, probably because the car was first registered in the UK in 1973, so no need to prove its age.

Long over due, but got there in the end

mustangbooks · Post by **mustangbooks** » Tue Apr 01, 14 6:42 pm

I sent mine off in March, and have been keenly watching the online database for any change... today the VED rates disappeared, so I guess I can expect my historic disc in the post soon!:

Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for GYY 993L are:
Date of Liability 01 04 2015
Date of First Registration 23 10 1979
Year of Manufacture 1973
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 5000cc
CO₂ Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour YELLOW
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate 12 Months Rate

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Wed Apr 02, 14 1:17 pm

Same state as you Andy - just waiting on my new tax disc and new V5C to drop through the letter box

Post by **MattH** » Thu Apr 03, 14 8:22 am

I dug out my log books and it says the class can only change when taxing it so i will have to wait a while.

mad machs · Post by **mad machs** » Thu Apr 03, 14 9:06 am

no Matt, mine didn't need retaxing , just pitched up and changed it, actually had 6 months left on plg disc that I'm claiming back.

Post by **MattH** » Thu Apr 03, 14 10:42 am

mad machs wrote:no Matt, mine didn't need retaxing , just pitched up and changed it, actually had 6 months left on plg disc that I'm claiming back.

I was just going on what the star on the log book said when I dug it out.
However mine are SORN so maybe not so easy.

I might just stick it in the post anyway, got a few weeks before I need any documents.

VGVIP · Post by **VGVIP** » Sat Apr 05, 14 10:30 am

New v5c and refund arrived today.