Document
checklist for your vehicle tax application
Your
application to tax your vehicle will not
be accepted if you do not produce or complete
the required documentation or payment to
support your application form V10, V85,
V11 or V85/1. This checklist will help ensure
you have the correct documentation for the
type of vehicle you are taxing.
All
documents should be original; photocopies
or fax copies are not acceptable to accompany
your application.
For
all vehicles
- the
appropriate rate of vehicle tax
that is due on the vehicle. The
rates can be found on the 'Cost
of vehicle tax' link below. In
some cases you may need to know
the vehicle's cylinder capacity
(cc) or CO2 value and fuel type
to calculate the rate of vehicle
tax you need to pay. This information
can be found on the V5, V5C, V5/2
or V5C/2. If these are not available,
you can contact the Driver and
Vehicle Licensing Agency's vehicle
check service for the information
by telephone on 0906 185 8585.
This is a premium rate service
charged at 49 pence per minute
- valid
certificate of insurance or a
cover note
For
cars and motorcycles
- a
current MOT test certificate.
Information on when you need to
MOT your vehicle and how to get
a replacement certificate can
be found on the links below
For
light goods vehicles
- a
current MOT test certificate for
a light goods vehicle if it is
more than three years old
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For
other vehicles
- a
current MOT test certificate for a passenger carrying
vehicle with more than eight passenger seats, and
taxis (not including private-hire cars) more than
one year old
- a
current goods vehicle test certificate for heavy
good vehicles more than one year old. Certain goods
vehicles are exempt from testing, see below for
any queries
- a
plating certificate (if one is needed)
- a
weight certificate (if one is needed)
- a
certificate of initial fitness or certificate of
conformity (refers to bus taxation class only)
- a
reduced pollution certificate (for vehicles being
taxed in reduced pollution class). Drivers of larger
vehicle and buses are entitled to vehicle tax incentives.
Further information can be found on the link below
Plating
and testing queries
If
you have any questions on plating and or testing, please
contact:
The
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, 91-92 The Strand,
Swansea, SA1 2DH. Telephone: 0870 606 0440.
Changes
to engine size or fuel type
If
there has been a change to the cylinder capacity or the
fuel type of the vehicle which will affect the amount
of vehicle tax payable, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing
Agency will need to know. Details of what you need to
do can be found on the link below gives.
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