Do I have to pay UK motor tax when I am importing a car?

Do I have to pay motor tax in the UK when I am importing a car?

Helen O'Connor (Galway)

Dec 2014 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Helen,

It depends. If the car is being delivered here on the back of a truck, then no. If you're flying over to drive it back, then technically yes. If you mean you're importing the car with a change of address and hoping to avoid paying Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), then yes - you have to show proof of motor tax for the preceding six months, minimum.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe