Registering a car in the UK from Guernsey?

That’s the last thing I would do.

Someone like reliantreviver who has actually done this, will be able to advise.

Because if you phone them without understanding the implications of what you’re asking, you could end up with problems. I’ve seen dozens of simple questions complicated and protracted just because someone asked the wrong question or gave them the wrong answer. Much better to first ask one of the hundreds of relevant club specialists that deal with DVLA all the time and have probably seen the exact same question before, or ask on a forum like this (as opposed to Facebook which is the same as asking 50 random people on your local high street for their informed opinion 😂).

OK, call me stupid, but there's a difference between looking for answers in good faith, and trying to circumvent (tax) rules. I suppose MiniDan is in the first category?

I’ve had problems with speaking direct to DVLA before. I’ve had some very helpful people over the years but most have been more than useless and as people have said above they’ve caused more problems.

I did read about going to NOVA but the car has been here for years previously and it was bought through a local auction house with the original cardboard Guernsey registration booklet.

I wasn’t sure if I would have to inform HMRC because of the above but if I did I wouldn’t be liable for any payments to them because I’ve paid the tax on the auction.

I’ve since found a very helpful guide from DVLA (shock!) and it seems I just have to send off the form I’ve already filled in with the original vehicle documentation, the new MOT and a £55 payment and that should be that. Will see soon enough.