Q plate question -Matt h ?

[LONGSHOT]

i have just bought an old smoker of an oldsmobile 88 (1975).
its on a Q plate and was imported/registered in 1986.
its sorn at moment and awaiting new log book -how do i go about tax exemption or am i stuck with the Q plate ?
any help/advice appreciated.
cheers
Dave

[Pete]

Matt put up an excellent piece in "Connected" a while back that explained the current situation.
Worth checking the back issues, it was relatively recent.

He and I discussed a similar issue yesterday, and in essence I think you are stuck with the "Q".

[LONGSHOT]

ok Pete ,will try and find article-thanks.
hope not stuck with a Q - don`t mind the letter but having to pay tax

[Pete]

hope not stuck with a Q - don`t mind the letter but having to pay tax

You know your Government needs your hard-earned money to spend on the road upkeep......

[LONGSHOT]

[Prothed]

This question came up a while ago on one of the bike forums and I think the answer was that if you could verify the manufacturing date then it was possible to get an age-related reg - but it depended on who at the dvla was dealing with the application.
Maybe phone dvla and ask them?

[LONGSHOT]

ok thanks- yes think a call is my next thing to do.
cheers

[RobTwin]

Good luck Dave, I dont think I'd be happy being stuck with a Q plate

[MattH]

Rule was always that if on a Q plate , the only way of getting age related was the first registered keeper applying within a year of the Q plate being issued. This rule was ignored for years and many Q plates were successfully removed with help from my letters proving age (including Pete's Superbird).

However DVLA sent out a letter to all authorised club officials highlighting the rules and reinforcing them.

In summary, unlikely you'll get it changed but worth applying and see what is said. The staff at DVLA may be understanding, depending who you get.

I've just managed a 1936 Plymouth proof of age.

[LONGSHOT]

Thanks for the reply Matt - a glimmer of hope then !
I will get current v5 sorted as guy couldn`t get hold of current one(relationship problems-say no more).
watch this space and will be in contact if its ok with you to verify and letter for me.
cheers
Dave

[MattH]

This is the letter from DVLA explaining it all.

[mygasser]

regardless of the 'q' reg you should still be able to get free road tax if you can prove the car was 'manufactured' over 40 years ago despite the date of uk registration being after that.
neil.

[LONGSHOT]

thanks for the reply Neil. Yes i would hope so-i have just paid to tax it and apply for new logbook .
it has vin tag in place still which actually says year on it so fingers crossed.
cheers