Phil Robson
Well-Known Member
I thought I'd just recount my efforts to register my Alfa Mid-life crisis! here in the UK as it is a South African import & I 've noticed the odd SA P6 for sale recently.
The Gov.uk guidance implies a classic that would be a historic vehicle in this country can be imported & directly registered as such, although most advice seems to suggest a UK MOT is needed, then registration as a PLG, then change to a Historic.
When I originally completed the Alfa application & submitted it, I got a letter back from the DVLA stating what the 'advice' had said. There were other queries at the time, so I phoned DVLA & they confirmed what I had to do.
I therefore worked on getting an MOT (which I do on my classics in any event) & resubmitted the paperwork. A V5 with registration number came back almost straight away, with a manual note on it saying that an MOT was not required, nor was registration as PLG! The V5 is already showing historic status & the DVLA have refunded my 6 months' RFL
As is sometimes the case with certain agencies, one person says one thing & another something else, so I'm not sure which is correct, although I suspect the latter. Does anyone else have any experience of this?
I did have the 'NOVA' letter from the start.
The Gov.uk guidance implies a classic that would be a historic vehicle in this country can be imported & directly registered as such, although most advice seems to suggest a UK MOT is needed, then registration as a PLG, then change to a Historic.
When I originally completed the Alfa application & submitted it, I got a letter back from the DVLA stating what the 'advice' had said. There were other queries at the time, so I phoned DVLA & they confirmed what I had to do.
I therefore worked on getting an MOT (which I do on my classics in any event) & resubmitted the paperwork. A V5 with registration number came back almost straight away, with a manual note on it saying that an MOT was not required, nor was registration as PLG! The V5 is already showing historic status & the DVLA have refunded my 6 months' RFL
As is sometimes the case with certain agencies, one person says one thing & another something else, so I'm not sure which is correct, although I suspect the latter. Does anyone else have any experience of this?
I did have the 'NOVA' letter from the start.
