Original Vehicles
An original existing car with a proven supporting history, that is not currently registered with the DVLA. The vehicle may have been subject to a light restoration such as minor body repairs, a respray or retrim but will have retained all of its factory-fitted major components.
This qualifies for an age-related Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) or can retain the original registration.
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UK Previously Registered Vehicles
You need to supply the following original supporting documentation:
The V5/V5C document for the vehicle - updated to show the correct name and address of the current keeper if applicable.
or
The original old style buff or green log book (RF60/VE60) with a completed V55/5 application form.
If you wish to retain the original UK registration number
Fill in form V765 and have it endorsed by a vehicle owners' club. You should provide a recent photo of the vehicle and documentary evidence that links it to the original number, for example the original log book (RF60/VE60).
Forms should then be sent to:
K and R
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1ZZ -
Imported Vehicles
You need to supply the following original supporting documentation:
Completed V55/5 application form and supporting documents (see the V55/5 simple guide)
Original title document from the country of import clearly showing the date of manufacture or first registration
or
Original title document from the country of import along with a dating document from the manufacturer or other acceptable source
or
If the original title document is not available you must send a letter of explanation why, together with a dating document from the manufacturer or other acceptable source.
MOT document if the vehicle is under 40 years old.
Things to check:
A NOVA number exists for your vehicle (Notification of Vehicle Arrival). This document shows that applicable import duties have been paid and a number is generated that the DVLA will check as part of your application.
If you do not have a NOVA number showing that you or the importer have paid the relevant import duties, then you need to notify HMRC here.
Chassis numbers (VIN) must be identical across the V55/5, original title document and NOVA otherwise your application will be rejected. NOVA status can be checked via your importer or via HMRC using the Government Gateway if you originated the NOVA yourself.
Forms should then be sent to:
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BE