17 replies to this topic

[Jase]

I just sent mine to the DVLA with a covering letter and they changed it.

[Twincam]

Yards back you used to be able to go to the post office and change the taxation class when you come to tax it (say from Disabled to PLG and also Historic). I've not done it for a while so unsure if you still can or as others have said, you may need a cover note.

Calling DVLA these days is simple too, worth asking them over the phone as they might have a fast route to gain a historic tax class.

[Matt Brighton]

Hello

 

I installed a Subaru 2.0 petrol boxer engine into my 1982 VW Camper Van - changing the engine from a weedy 1.6 diesel that barely achieved 60mph  to a very fast motor indeed.

 

It is not - I repeat NOT  considered a substantial change by DVLA  

 

and I will qualify for the no tax and no mot exemptions.

 

I totally get that people will say """"wheaaaat !!!!!!!! of course a Subaru engine in an old camper is a substantial change""""" - 

 

But it is not and I know this to be true because (rather than asking for opinions  on a forum of what is considered  substantial )  - I contacted DVLA direct detailing the engine change - increase in BHP VIN and reg no and of donor vehicle etc etc.

 

I have a case reference and e mails from DVLA to confirm all correspondence. 

 

BUT.... Don't  take my word that you will qualify - e mail DVLA direct yourself -- detail what you have changed,  and see what they say - 

 

At end of day its self declaration anyway ......but so is declaring an accident when you change insurers - it won't matter - until you have an accident than you will pay dearly for being economical with the truth

 

hope this is helpful

 

 

Matt

Edited by Matt Brighton, 25 September 2019 - 08:46 AM.