Re-register Transit van

hydrus21

Hi folks.

I have a english regestered 08 transit van which i cannot use in London now because of the latest emmision laws.

I'm currently working in West Cork with my van and was thinking of re-registering the van so i can drive it here permanently.

Anyone know a rough cost to get this done?

Thanks

colm_mcm

€200 VRT anyway, not sure if VAT and customs apply, I think they might.

User1998

It may work out easier just selling it and buying an Irish reg one.

VRT is €200, DOE €100, Tax €333

Possible VAT and customs due also

You can buy an 08 Transit here for €2k

If you could register it by paying only a small amount of VAT and customs it would be worth it. Talk to a customs broker.

Miscreant

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120979462#Comment_120979462

Would the VRT not be €0 if the vehicle has been owned for longer than 6 months out of the country or is that just for private passenger vehicles?

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120981521#Comment_120981521

Its unclear if OP meets the criteria for transfer of residence

hydrus21

Thanks for all the comments.

For clarity,I am renovating my parents vacant house with a view to retiring here.

Once the work is done the van will be sold or scrapped.

I have an irish passport if that helps.

Ive owned the van for 12 years and its low milage and been looked after so reluctant to sell and buy again.

colm_mcm

If you’re doing a transfer of residence at some stage, bring something with massive VRT that you can then not pay

2ndcoming

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120982974#Comment_120982974

Just get on with it lad, jaysus. Tell them you are in the process of moving here if you're even stopped and asked which is highly unlikely. There's at least 1000 other English reg vans patrolling the byways of Munster on a given day and their drivers aren't thinking about VRT I can tell you for nothin.

Also as above if you are moving here buy the best car of your life and get the free transfer, you will save a fortune - cars here are turf spec and mad dear generally.

User1998

Yeah in that case theres probably no reason to VRT it. If your questioned about it just tell them the truth, that your over here doing renovations on a house and that you normally live in the UK.

hydrus21

The renovations are going to take 2 yrs I reckon so will have to take the van back to uk for m.o.t. or I cant tax or insure it.

Thats 400 euros a year on the ferry and diesel.

Never heard of a customs broker before.

Thanks for all the comments.

Bigus

Mot stations up north in Ireland .

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120998851#Comment_120998851

Tax and MOT is irrelevant in Ireland

Obviously insurance is important tho

hydrus21

Will I be insured if I have no m.o.t ?

Insurance companies allways look for a reason not to pay out on a claim.

Miscreant

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121001169#Comment_121001169

That'll be for your insurance company to answer.

gipi

Assuming you're insured via the UK, are you covered at all if you're in Ireland for up to 2 years? Insurance policies generally have a limit on cover abroad (30 days or so).

goochy

yes your insurance policy is for the uk and then holidays etc - this isnt a holiday

hydrus21

My policy covers me for the irish republic for the whole policy period ( 1 year)

I made sure of that.

User1998

Well in that case drive her on and MOT it up the North.

I wouldn’t bother with road tax as its not valid here.