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Check and report if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or is 'off road' (SORN)
Data and statistics about the number of licensed vehicles and new vehicle registrations, including zero emission vehicles, and vehicle excise duty evasion.
Check if you're old enough, or have the right kind of driving licence, to drive different kinds of vehicle
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Guidance for manufacturers and importers.
Check the tariff classification for all-terrain vehicles designed to be used as tractors.
Type approval, individual (IVA), motorcycle single vehicle approval, voluntary approval, certificate of initial fitness, accessibility approval, fees, forms, replacement certificates
Check the tariff classification for four-wheeled vehicles powered by an electric motor fitted with a hydraulic lifting device and telescopic jib.
Types of vehicle that are free to tax (exempt), including vehicles used by disabled people, mobility scooters, and historic vehicles
Check the tariff classification for a four-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.
How government is supporting research, development and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicles, such as driverless cars.
What to do if your vehicle, vehicle part or accessory is recalled, has a registered fault and how to report serious safety defect you find
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
Vehicle tax exemptions and MOT exemptions for vehicles built or first registered before 1984.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
How the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes from 1 April 2025 will affect your vehicle.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
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