Re: Re: [doc] Digest Number 852

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Hmm - this may be of interest to Darren's mate with an old L-reg Rover V8 (engine built by Darren)... who's recently got stung for not having a valid tax disc!

Martin

> Hi Guys
> 
> Martin is quite right on the taxation period. However the DVLA states that
> the vehicle has to be manufacturered prior to Jan '73, not registered. A
> friend of mine with a VW Beetle registered March '74, took this up with the
> DVLA with help from myself and proved to them that his vehicle was
> manufactured in Germany in November 72 via the chassis number.
> 
> Thus it fell before their cut off date. Not only was he able to change the
> taxation class of the vehicle, but also claimed back his previous 18 months
> duties paid.
> 
> Regards Mark
> 
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