Stellaghost Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hi All So a couple of years ago I looked into getting my lightweight tax exempt got as far as finding out from British Heritage that my vehicle is 1973 vintage this was via an e mail have not as yet applied for proper certificate. The lightweight is also on a Q plate. It is my understanding that this can also be exchanged for an age related number plate. I would be gratefully if anyone could shed some light on the process as it is today in achieving tax exemption. Thanks in advance Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ananab Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 This might help, I know they have recently re-introduced the rolling historical vehicle exemption as 40 years+: https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles/apply-for-vehicle-tax-exemption Hope this isn't stuff you already know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supaimpy Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 You will need the plate change and DVLA to agree its over 40 .Then you simply go to Post Office, apply for tax class change to VHI , you will pay tax at that point, but as soon as its confirmed as VHI you will get a refund. If it remains on a Q it will not be eligible for MOT exemption.is my understanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I'd wonder why it's on a Q plate if it's original it should have an age-related plate... has it been modified, written-off or rebuilt etc. at any point? Some people would consider being on a Q plate advantageous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSD Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 44 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: I'd wonder why it's on a Q plate if it's original it should have an age-related plate Used to be quite common for ex-military stuff. AFAIR it just meant the original build date hadn't been established, and the new owner just wanted to put it on the road with least hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 My understanding is that quite a few ex military vehicles did go on Q plates assuming a shortage of age related plates due to the amount of military vehicles released into civvy street at the time but that would be a guess I will enquire via Gaydon and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 With the current climate at DVLA you are stuck with the Q plate and all that goes with it. When Qs were originally introduced it was because DVLA were not 100% certain of the age (nothing to do with availablility). Within 12 months of registering. if you were the person who registered it and you could provide documentation (not a heritage certificate) you could apply for an age related registration. However DVLA got very lax and anyone who had a Q reg who could provide the proof of age would get an age relate plate. About 2 years ago DVLA tightened this up again and decided to apply the rule to the letter (along with a few other things that affect vehicles not on their database such as no stamped in number on the chassis no registration). I have a copy of the letter that they sent out to all car clubs. They are apply ing the Q plate rule rigidly. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 On 4/28/2019 at 8:18 AM, Romahomepete said: I have a copy of the letter that they sent out to all car clubs. Care to post it up, because our club has never had a letter from the DVLA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) I think I perhaps made an error in saying all car clubs. I will try to find it but as far as I know it was only sent to clubs that are authorised by DVLA under the V765 scheme to inspect vehicles. Peter Edited May 16, 2019 by Romahomepete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I forgot to say I am sure that the information is on the DVLA web site and if you cannot find it then a quick phone call will generate a response from them Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Found the copy of the letter, This is a scan with my information removed Peter Q registration changes Nov 2017.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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