Using mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs
Vehicle tax, registration and insurance
Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs in ‘class 3’ or not in a class must be registered with DVLA.
You do not need to pay vehicle tax if your vehicle is registered with DVLA as a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair.
You may also need to insure your mobility scooter or powered wheelchair, depending on its weight.
Registering a new mobility scooter or powered wheelchair
The dealer will usually register a brand new mobility scooter or powered wheelchair for you.
If the dealer will not do it, you can register the vehicle yourself by filling in form V55/MV.
You’ll get a new vehicle log book (V5C) in the post within 4 weeks of the sale.
Registering a used mobility scooter or powered wheelchair
A used mobility scooter or powered wheelchair should already be registered when you buy it.
Check whether it’s registered by either:
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asking the seller
If it’s not registered, you can register the vehicle yourself by filling in form V55/MV.
You’ll get a new vehicle log book (V5C) in the post within 6 weeks of the sale.
If your log book (V5C) does not arrive
If you do not get a new vehicle log book, fill in an ‘Application for a vehicle registration certificate’ (V62) and send it to DVLA.
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BA
Change your name or address
If you need to change your name or address, fill in section 6 of your vehicle log book and send it to DVLA.
Insurance
You do not need insurance for a class 2 or class 3 mobility scooter or powered wheelchair, although it’s recommended.
You must insure your vehicle if it’s not in a class because its total weight is heavier than 254kg. The total weight does not include any equipment attached.