Report on response to DVLA consultation

The consultation was a call for views & evidence from members of the public about the policies and processing of registering rebuilt, radically altered and reconstructed classic vehicles. That also included vehicle conversions to electric power.

As the current policies have been in place for many years, DVLA wanted to seek expert knowledge about whether these policies need updating, in particular to reflect evolving technologies that support the restoration and rebuilding of classic & historic vehicles and vehicles that are being converted to electric. The call for evidence also asked for any suggestions based on knowledge and expertise in this area that may assist in improving the registration process for these vehicles.

See the DVLA Response Summary Report. Link

See our recent NEWS item that classic cars could soon require MOTs. Feature article seen in The Times & Daily Telegraph. Link

Posted: 241220
Early in 2024 the DVLA and DfT launched a call to gather views and evidence from members of the public about the policies and processing of registering rebuilt, radically altered and reconstructed classic vehicles. That also included vehicle conversions to electric power.

Overall, 1,371 responses were received, including 1,162 from individuals and 129 from those representing organisations including the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC). Those who wished to provide a response were asked to complete an online survey which included 46 questions.

The call for evidence opened on 9th May 2024 and closed on 4th July 2024 and invited views and evidence on the 9 areas below:

For MGV8 enthusiasts two areas of particular interest in the survey report are:
> whether an "annual safety check should be required for classic & historic vehicles" as an MOT test or as a roadworthiness check, and
> "definition of a rebuilt vehicles" as some classic and historic vehicle restorations are seen involving considerable rebuilding and restoration work with bodywork, mechanical and trim modifications - sometimes referred to as "resto mods".