What do I need to do to make sure my classic car is tax exempt?

My 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1 is eligible for tax exemption from April 2019. How do I obtain a Build Date Certificate to prove to the DVLA when it was built? Also, what steps do I need to take to obtain...

When can I apply for my Triumph Spitfire to have historic vehicle status?

I own a Triumph Spitfire that's just over 40 years old, registered on 14 February 1978. When do I apply for Historic status, now or after 21 May 2018?

How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption on my SORN'd 1967 Austin Healey Sprite?

I purchased a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite Mk4 in September 2017 and it has since been SORN'd. How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption when it comes into effect in May 2018 if I cannot get the relevant forms?

Do cars registered before 1978 still need an MoT?

I've heard that cars registered before 1 January 1978 no longer need an MoT - is this right? The Government website doesn't seem to reflect this change.

My MoT expires four days before the 40 year exemption begins - what do I do?

The MoT on my 1963 classic expires on 16 May 2018. Apparently the new rules come into force on May 20th. Does this mean that I'll have to have to have an MoT for the sake of four days? I'll certainly get...

I own a 1971 motorbike with a lapsed MoT - can I ride it without an MoT when the 40-year exemption begins?

I own a 1971 motorcycle. It was insured last year in April, taxed (historic vehicle class) from 1 June and MOT'd until August 2017. I never got around to using it at all last riding season, so it remained...

Does my motorcycle qualify for the 40 year tax exemption?

My motorcycle was registered in February 1977, do I still have to pay road tax?

I want to claim road tax exemption on my Ford Capri - how do I find the build date for proof?

I need to prove the build date of my Ford Capri so I can claim road tax exemption. Unfortunately, unlike British Leyland products - there doesn't seem any obvious way to do this. Can you suggest any way...

Is it worth contesting a SORN fine?

My car was SORN'd in September 2015. It became eligible for Historic Vehicle Status in April 2016. I assumed DVSA would automatically update details and therefore no need for me to contact them prior to...

How do I go about taxing a classic car that's been SORN'd since 1995?

I have a 1953 Ford Popular which has been off the road since 1995 on a SORN. I have moved in that time and only have the V5 not the V5C. It has my old address on so how do I go about retaxing the car?