Independent commercial importers of new vehicles
If you are a commercial, independent importer of new, Type Approval compliant vehicles and registered for VAT and currently using the V55/4 system to register new vehicles, you may be able to benefit from the streamlined arrangements which were introduced in 2001.
The V55/2 scheme
A secure first licensing and registration form - V55/2 - is available for authorised, VAT-registered, commercial traders. It offers distinct advantages over the V55/4 form in that it does not need to be supported by separate evidence of newness, compliance with Type Approval or Customs forms.
How can I join the scheme?
Import traders will need to be approved by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) before joining the V55/2 scheme.
Applicants are required to demonstrate that:
- they have their own systems in place to show that only Type Approval compliant vehicles are registered under the V55/2 scheme
- they have facilities for securely storing Certificate's of Conformity so that they can be audited as required
Approved traders will be held accountable for the use and security of V55/2 forms. They will also be responsible for submitting the completed V55/2 form to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) local office on behalf of the customer.
To obtain an approval application pack, please contact in writing:
Registration Policy Section Vehicle Policy Group DVLA Swansea SA6 7JL |
Fax No: 01792 765211 e-mail: vehpol.dvla@gtnet.gov.uk |
Page last updated: 04/11/2005