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[JohnDale]

As previous FHBVC topic. I didn't want to make the posts too large:-

Extension of Historic Vehicle Tax class threshold

On 1 April 2014, the threshold for Historic Vehicle taxation class moved from 1 January 1973 to 1 January 1974. This means that vehicles made in 1973, or registered in 1973, are now entitled to have the tax class of Historic Vehicle. However, the conversion from the existing tax class, e.g. PLG, to Historic Vehicle is not automatic. The registered keeper will have to claim it using the documents detailed below.

If the year of manufacture is not recorded on the V5C, and if the vehicle was registered from 1 January 1974 up to and including 7 January 1974, DVLA will let you register it as a Historic Vehicle, based on the assumption that the vehicle would have been made in the previous year.

There is no need to wait until the existing tax has expired, before applying for the Historic Vehicle tax class.

The DVLA information leaflet which explains about the Historic Vehicle tax class is leaflet INF34 that is called Taxing Historic Vehicles. This will be revised by DVLA to reflect the changes being made. Unfortunately INF34 is not available to download but can be obtained by ringing 0300 790 6802 or emailing Stores.order@dvla.gsi.gov.uk

Applying for the Historic Vehicle tax class
The following documents will need to be taken to a Motor Tax Post Office:
1. The V5C Registration Certificate. In the change section, put the tax class as Historic Vehicle, and sign and date the V5C. (Ignore any legacy note relating to DVLA Local Office.)

2. A V10 Application for a Tax Disc. On the form indicate a tax class of Historic Vehicle. (Ignore any note relating to an insurance certificate requiring to be produced).
Any received V11 Renewal Reminder to Get a Tax Disc form should not be used.

3. MoT Certificate.

The Post Office will retain the V5C and post it onto DVLA in order for them to change the tax class to Historic Vehicle and issue a new V5C. Subsequent V11 Renewal Reminders should have the tax class of Historic Vehicle.

As with any communication with DVLA or government body, it is suggested that consideration be given to making a photocopy of all documents that are sent to DVLA.

Cheers,JD.
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1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia.

[Riley Blue]

Couldn't you link to the newsletters on the FBHVC website?
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David

1963 Riley 1.5
1965 Riley 1.5

[MikeEdwards]

Reading that newsletter (not the bit you put above), there is an implication that those of us who have a vehicle that was manufactured some time before it was registered (the Firenzas were quite difficult to sell, launching a large-engined car at the time of the fuel crisis saw to that) will need to provide additional information to qualify for "historic" status.

I have a letter from Vauxhall Motors stating categorically which month and year they manufactured my car, which I thought would be sufficient, but the newsletter suggests that I will have to provide additional proof. Or am I reading it wrong, and it's only those people trying to change the status of a vehicle where the manufacturer is no longer around?

[JohnDale]

[Rick]

[Riley Blue]