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Importing vehicles into the UK - register imported vehicles, GB conversion IVA scheme, type approval, vehicle excise duty and VAT
Find out how to apply for VAT relief on adapted motor vehicles, if you’re eligible to buy these vehicles and the evidence you need to supply them.
RA withdrawn, there is no longer a requirement for an Expedient Repair Capability.
RA covering the responsibilities for classification, approval and embodiment of repairs to air systems.
Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations.
Brake condition and operation, service brakes, secondary brakes, parking brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic braking system (EBS) and brake fluid rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Headlamp, position lamps, daytime running lamps, stop lamps, indicators, hazard warning lamps, fog lamps, reversing lamps, lighting ‘tell-tales’, trailer electrical socket, electrical wiring and battery rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
The facilities and security needed to carry out MOT testing, signs and notices, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment, documentation, IT and associated equipment, the MOT security code.
Exhaust noise rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
Buy or sell a vehicle, check a used vehicle, written off vehicles, scrapping a vehicle
Information and rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
Who is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehicle classes.
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