cjhillman
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I'm not sure if anyone has a 1979 Car and is in the same position but, my car was registered on the 26th Nov 1979 and so i guess its MOT exempt ( the DVLA site just says cars over 40 years) but i know its not tax free yet as the date has not changed .
Just wanted to ask before i go poking the wasps nest that is the DVLA
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Tax becomes zero rated in the year after, so in this case 2020. Usually around April time, if it's mentioned in the budget which this year is in March to take effect in the April.
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cjhillman
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that would be great wouldnt it! just not sure if to apply for MOT exemption as the car is 40 years old and on the site, it just says cars over 40
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lightyearman
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Slightly off topic but also not - how do you go about registering something for MOT exemption? I'm guessing it isn't as simple as waiting for it to be 40 years old and then not MOTing it anymore...
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My car is 1977. But I’ve not used it since it turned 40,
Do I have to apply for MOT exemption and free tax? Or just go to tax it as usual and it will be free?
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scimjim
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Slightly off topic but also not - how do you go about registering something for MOT exemption? I'm guessing it isn't as simple as waiting for it to be 40 years old and then not MOTing it anymore... That’s exactly how we it is. |
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scimjim
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My car is 1977. But I’ve not used it since it turned 40, Do I have to apply for MOT exemption and free tax? Or just go to tax it as usual and it will be free? You declare VHI (tick box) when you tax it online. |
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scimjim
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I'm not sure if anyone has a 1979 Car and is in the same position but, my car was registered on the 26th Nov 1979 and so i guess its MOT exempt ( the DVLA site just says cars over 40 years) but i know its not tax free yet as the date has not changed . Just wanted to ask before i go poking the wasps nest that is the DVLA This is the problem with having two unrelated systems (tax is a financial consideration decided in the budgets, MOT is law and exemption is automatic providing you meet the legal requirements) on two unrelated databases (DVLA and DVSA) with different qualifying periods. There’s a lot of cars that will become MOT exempt before becoming historic class but the VHI declaration is on the tax renewal system! Personally, I just drove my car without MOT and ticked the box at the next tax renewal time. If you get pulled they can’t charge you with not having an MOT on a car that’s exempt (unlike tax which you must have even if the cost is nil). |
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scimjim
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My car is 1977. But I’ve not used it since it turned 40, Do I have to apply for MOT exemption and free tax? Or just go to tax it as usual and it will be free? Presumably it’s already historic taxation class? If so, tax it online and tick the VHI box (assuming it meets the requirements for VHI). |
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cjhillman
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Jan 10, 2020 12:53:19 GMT
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I'm not sure if anyone has a 1979 Car and is in the same position but, my car was registered on the 26th Nov 1979 and so i guess its MOT exempt ( the DVLA site just says cars over 40 years) but i know its not tax free yet as the date has not changed . Just wanted to ask before i go poking the wasps nest that is the DVLA This is the problem with having two unrelated systems (tax is a financial consideration decided in the budgets, MOT is law and exemption is automatic providing you meet the legal requirements) on two unrelated databases (DVLA and DVSA) with different qualifying periods. There’s a lot of cars that will become MOT exempt before becoming historic class but the VHI declaration is on the tax renewal system! Personally, I just drove my car without MOT and ticked the box at the next tax renewal time. If you get pulled they can’t charge you with not having an MOT on a car that’s exempt (unlike tax which you must have even if the cost is nil). Thanks for explaining that! I guessed it was something like this but with no proper explanation from the DVLA i wasnt sure what to do. As its ran out of MOT and you cant get Tax without an MOT its a bit confusing ... or maybe you can now! I havent tried to retax it yet. |
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cjhillman
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Jan 10, 2020 13:33:02 GMT
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Do you just send this of via post or just head to the Postoffice? Was hoping to still tax mine monthly rather than 6 months etc. Love how they didnt put an address to send it to but i did find this on delving into the DVLA website. I Just want to sort this out asap so i can drive around local and sort a last few bits on my car out with the garage to finally enjoy the damn thing! haha ----- MOT, vehicle testing and approval enquiries Find out more about MOTs. MOT, vehicle testing and approval enquiries@dvsa.gov.uk Telephone: 0300 123 9000 Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm Find out about call charges Or write to: DVSA The Ellipse Padley Road Swansea SA1 8AN |
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Last Edit: Jan 10, 2020 13:34:20 GMT by cjhillman
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Jan 10, 2020 18:59:14 GMT
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I had the same situation with my motorbike last year.
I insured it, went to the post office, explained and taxed it there and then without MOT.
I used it a few times during summer then declared SORN. I had no problems. It was that simple.
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Jan 10, 2020 19:50:36 GMT
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just filled it in at the post office when taxing the car
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