How to register your car as a classic UK

[@SportsandGT]

Just to clarify - it seems you have to wait until 1 April 2024 to apply if your car was built 8 January 1983 to 31 December 1983. It wouldn't let the post office process it - even if it was forward dated to 1 April. *** TOP TIP - to avoid losing one month's exemption refund of pre-paid tax - SORN the car by Fri 29 March, keep it off the road over the Easter weekend and then apply for historic tax class on Tue 2 Apr. ***

[@The0rs]

Useful video. Thanks. I got my V5 back yesterday after changing my 1978 S2 Esprit class to 'Historic Vehicle'. Took about six weeks, as you said. I only bought the car last year, so I had to send off the V5 to change the registered keeper, & then again to change the tax class. Couldn't do both in one transaction because DVLA!

[@SportsandGT]

Cheers. Given that you can re-register online when buying and selling, I don’t know why this can’t be done the same way.

[@marineboy4622]

I have a 1985 Esprit S3, so this was very useful.

[@SportsandGT]

A couple of years to wait then!

[@williammears9272]

I have an 1985 mini, does this mean I can now fill out a V112?

[@SportsandGT]

When it reaches the 40th anniversary of its first registration or build date (if you have it). Yes. But zero tax will probably be from April 2026 unless it was built very early in the year.

[@williammears9272]

@ My V5 says it’s date of first registration is the 1/1/85? Does that mean my mini can be tax exempt as well?

[@paulparkin3052]

Hi brilliant video , i have a motorcycle that is on a Q plate it is 41 years old i was just wondering if it would be eligible for tax and test exempt thanks Paul

[@SportsandGT]

Thank you - once registered as historic it will be exempt from MOT testing. However, whether you can tax it as historic will depend on why it’s on a Q plate. I suggest contacting the DVLA yourself to check.

[@paulparkin3052]

Brilliant thank you so much for your reply

[@stuartkidd3624]

I have a BMW motorcycle registered 1st August 1984, but i have the bulid paperwork from the BMW historic department showing the build date as 5th April 1983, just been to the post office and they said thier system was showing the motorcycle as not eligible and there wasn't an option on build date, any idea how i can resolve this, thanks, good video.

[@SportsandGT]

@@stuartkidd3624 thank you - I think to go off build date you may have to contact DVLA and send the paperwork evidence.

[@Solshep]

Forgot to mention what happens when the vehicle is SORN'd.

[@SportsandGT]

Not sure what does happen putting a historic vehicle on a SORN. Means you don’t need insurance I guess and no need to “pay” the zero tax.

[@Stevesolo1950]

It would be better if you weren't driving, and eliminate the background noise.

[@SportsandGT]

Sorry. I did shoot a version sat still but it wasn’t very lively!

[@jamesf9647]

It may have become a bit more Lively...if while driving a 'Supercar' (of the day) on the open road, your attention was distracted whilst narrating on a YT Vid.... But that would never happen of course... 🤔🤥

[@shawnmcpherson4711]

Background noises ruin this vid, you must be busy not to cancel the noises hence thumbs down

[@SportsandGT]

Sorry about that - I shot a version with the car not going anywhere but it was a little too static. I've been able to afford a better mic since too.

[@vishnuvenu7369]

Sir i need BW18 YBZ this car number owner details and phone number please

[@SportsandGT]

Not my department. You’ll need to contact the police and give them a good reason why you need to know.

[@vishnuvenu7369]

Okay sir