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Check registration, MOT, tax, vehicle identification number and other details to help make sure a used car is not stolen or unsafe
Check if a vehicle model, part or accessory has been recalled because of a fault in how it was made
Vehicle tax exemptions and MOT exemptions for vehicles built or first registered before 1984.
The date your vehicle was built or first registered affects whether you…
You can apply to stop paying for vehicle tax from 1 April 2024 if your…
Apply at a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. You need to take: the…
DVLA will send you a vehicle tax reminder letter before your tax is due to…
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Get vehicle information, check MOT history, check driving licence history
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
A limit of 30 miles per hour or 48 kilometres per hour usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting
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.
The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of old or written-off vehicles, specifically cars and vans, also known as ‘end-of-life vehicles’ or ELVs.
How to set up an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.
Tell HMRC about changes to your PAYE company car or fuel benefit details
The U16 exemption allows you to reuse the parts from depolluted end-of-life vehicles in other vehicles.
You can use the V267 if you’re registering a new vehicle, including new imports for the first time in the UK.
Find out about advisory fuel rates for company car users, when you can use them, and how they're calculated.
Seeking your views on an exemption from testing for vehicles older than 40 years and associated changes.
Find out which motor vehicles you can and cannot claim a payment for using the scheme.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
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