MadaboutKitcars

Alex - Thanks for the clarification.

Mr T - That is my pet theory about VHI status too.

Parliament has its own classic car club, so the 'great and the good' will make sure the rules allow them to still drive their own cars.

Similarly, London's new ULEZ currently gives exemptions to Historic cars, but I expect that to change to VHI at some point in the future.

Cheers, Paul.

My Daytona was built on a 1978 XJ12. The body shell was cut about a lot during the conversion. I took the rules to mean that on this particular conversion the modifications would have to have been done over 30 years ago for it to be MOT exempt. The problem was proving when the conversion was done. As luck would have it, there was an American magazine article on the car for sale on eBay.com, it clearly showed the car, registration number and it was dated over 30 years ago. With this proof I filled out the relevant form and the car was registered as MOT exempt. No follow up requesting proof of age of conversion.
It may be different if the car had had an IVA to change the V5 as current regulations need. The IVA would alert the DVLA that the vehicle had been modified and not qualify.
So if the car has had an IVA I don't think you will get an exemption, if the V5 was modified before the IVA rules changed then I think you will be alright, this is of course only a guess, god knows what goes on in the collective minds at the DVLA.

vhi

I filled in the exemtion form and the instructions were to take it to the post office when I tax my car!. No online facility and no post option!.
are they replicating when the car was made to keep the origanality?

If you tax it online, there’s a check box to declare it’s VHI - no need for a V112 or a trip to the post office.

vhi

If this is the first time applying for the historic vehicle class, you cannot claim exemption online. This must be done at your local Post Office.
This fron the guide from auto clasics!

The short answer is yes, but no.

Unfortunately, the long answer involves reading and interpreting their guidance notes as some changes are allowed for safety/economy reasons.

So switching from drum brakes to discs would be considered OK, but not switching your Morris Minor engine for a V8.

Cheers, Paul.

Yep, to change tax class it’s hardcopy only - I thought it was already historic class.