VRT proof of registration in NI

conorslevin · 24-01-2023 10:01AM #1

How’s things , I’m looking at buying a car off a guy in NI. Regarding VRT I need a proof of registration in NI before 1 Jan 2021. Just wondering what type would be acceptable to complete VRT as he only bought the car last year but claims it’s been in NI for years? Thanks

sligopaul · 24-01-2023 10:03AM

Does the V5 not list the name and address of current owner and date of transfer of ownership to that owner. I understand if that is before the Brexit qualifying date and a NI address that should suffice. I purchased in NI a year ago and that worked for me

conorslevin · 24-01-2023 10:07AM

He only bought the car last year you see so doesn’t qualify for before 1 Jan 2021.

User1998 · 24-01-2023 12:24PM

Ferry ticket, insurance, tax, etc.

I think if the car has a NI reg then its fine, but if the reg is UK it would be a problem.

Vinnymcdonnell · 24-01-2023 12:44PM

If it has been MOT'd prior to 2021 in the North, can request a copy of that from department up North. They are generally very quick on a response to mails and never any issue giving it out. VRT accept that then

conorslevin · 24-01-2023 04:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120150095#Comment_120150095

Perfect thanks

colm_mcm · 24-01-2023 08:17PM

For your own info, to rule the car out at an early stage, do a MOT history check on the gov.uk site. If it has listings for MOTs in mainland UK, they’ll show on the history check, if it was tested in NI it won’t show.

https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

VRT proof of registration in NI

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