CVRT on a 30 year old vehicle - does it need it's tax class changed first to get a two year test?

rino87 · 22-05-2023 01:09PM #1

Hi all - have a 1992 T4 that I've been working on, and its nearly ready for test. Just wondering if it needs to be re-classed as a vintage on the tax book first, before getting the test, to allow me to get the cert for two years? Van has been off the road for about 5 years, not officially, it needs to be put in to my name anyway so that will clear arrears.

It's a factory Westy camper if that makes any difference.

Thanks

hoodie6029 · 22-05-2023 03:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058297411/cvrt-on-a-30-year-old-vehicle-does-it-need-its-tax-class-changed-first-to-get-a-two-year-test

Yep, you’ll have to change it otherwise the system will process it as a normal vehicle needing a yearly test.

It’s easy enough to change with the County Council motor tax office. They may or may not require you to tax it too, depends on the Council. It’s only €56 either way.

Interesting point on the arrears though, will change of class wipe the arrears too without the need to change owner?

rino87 · 23-05-2023 10:19AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120627597#Comment_120627597

Thanks, case closed so, I'll sort out the tax before I go for the test. Arrears should be fine, as the van is not in my name yet. I'll probably do that and get a new tax book before I go to the tax office.

hoodie6029 · 23-05-2023 12:18PM

Perfect, I was just curious if changing class would clear arrears too.

Worth checking with the centre you’re going to how long of a test you will get on it before you put it in. As it’s expired you’ll only get up to the anniversary date, which if it’s a short time you might end up testing it twice this year.

CVRT on a 30 year old vehicle - does it need it's tax class changed first to get a two year test?

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