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VRT on older vehicles imported from the UK

  • 20-05-2017 8:20am
    #1
    Felim_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭


    I'm a long-term UK resident having to return to RoI regularly to manage a family health matter. I'm considering importing one of my old UK Peugeot vehicles so I have my own transport when in Ireland but I'm having trouble with the VRT calculator.

    Basically, it appears that, regardless of the model, engine size, age, mileage etc. of the vehicles, it calculates a value of €2000 for both and a VRT of €720 as a conseqense.

    In the UK, my 1998 Peugeot 406 3.0 V6 Coupé Manual is only worth scrap value and my 1992 Peugeot 405 GTX 1.9 Automatic would cost me to have it taken away!

    Is the VRT calculator placing an artificial minimum value on the vehicles and a minimum VRT as a result? Is this correct or should a 20+ year old car have a lower VRT?

    It seems that I would be better off buying a used car in Ireland than importing, even temporarily, one of my 'classic' Peugeots.


Comments

  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    There is a minimum OMSP of €2k, and in the case where the car falls into a high emissions band, or where the car has no official co2 figure available - you're paying 36% of that in VRT.

    Rest assured your cars are worthless in Ireland too, especially the 406 as the tax is approx €1400 per year. The 405 is approx €650 per year.


    You'd probably be better off hiring a car here when you need it as insurance would probably be a bit steep.


  • #3
    Wildly Boaring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭Wildly Boaring


    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/leaflets/temporary-exemption-foreign-registered.html

    May be VRT exempt if compliant with all conditions for temporary use


  • #4
    Felim_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭Felim_Doyle


    Great thanks, that link explains a lot. I believe that I would qualify as I am normally resident in the UK and would not exceed the allowed period which is apparently 12 months and not 90 days as I had previously thought.

    Even if I needed to keep the car in the Republic for more than that, it looks like there may be some leeway. I presume that, if the vehicle left the state, I could bring it back at a later date for a further 12 months although some clarification is needed on any applicable restrictions.

    Basically, my Dad hasn't been well for some time so I have been travelling over to Dublin regularly to assist with his care and it's frustrating not having a car when I'm there. I have hired a car for the week on some occasions and used GoCar for shorter periods but cost and flexibility are issues. It would be nice to know that there is a vehicle available when needed without having to plan in advance or pay for it when it's not in use.


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