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How does vintage motor tax work?

Hi,

I recently went through your guides on VRT and motor tax, but can't seem to find any article on how vintage tax works and what the limitations are regarding insurance, etc. Would appreciate an article. The guides were very informative and easy to follow.

Thanks

What to I pay to bring a classic BMW back to Ireland?

Hi,

I've bought an old BMW (1972) in Northern Ireland, and I want to bring it into the Republic of Ireland. The vehicle was originally registered in the south of Ireland (on Irish plates) and was imported into Northern Ireland in 2016.

Do I have to pay anything to bring it back into Republic of Ireland?

What do I do now?

Will I have to pay VAT and VRT on this MG?

Hi,

I'm looking to import a 50-year-old MG from Northern Ireland (NI). The current owner in NI has owned the car since May 2024, so less than six months. The previous owner also lived in NI, but there is no way to prove that from the V5 document, or from MOT certificates which are no longer required. The car has an original UK mainland registration.

Given the comment 'Proof will be required that the vehicle has been in private ownership for a reasonable period of time’, stated on the Revenue pages, will the import be liable for both VAT and VRT?

Thank you for your help