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Are classic cars going to have safety checks?

I read online a brief report that classic cars are due to come under the scrutiny of an MoT like safety check. Are any actual details known?

How much of a 40 year car must exist to qualify it as being 40 years old?

How much of a 40 year car must exist to qualify it as being 40 years old and benefit from zero road tax and no MoT?

Are commercial historic vehicles exempt from tax and ULEZ congestion charges?

If a van is registered as a historic vehicle and is used for business will it be exempt from tax and ULEZ and Congestion charges?

How do I get my vehicle into the 'historic tax class'?

I have a Land Rover that is approaching its 40th year. Please can you let me know how to get it classed as 'historic'?

Do I have to update my blue V5 to a red V5C?

I have a historic vehicle that has been off road for a while. It still has the blue V5, do I have to pay the DVLA £25 to update it to a V5C?

Are classic cars exempt from the London Congestion Charge?

I'm looking to buy a 1960 Morris Minor. I live in Central London. I understand that cars over 40 years old are exempt from the ULEZ, however, I can't find any information on whether or not I'd have to...

Can I drive my car without tax during the coronavirus outbreak?

I have March 1979 registered car, which became a historic vehicle this year. Tax ran out 31 March 2020. Followed instructions on DVLA website and took relevant documents to the post office, which said...

Is the 40 years tax exemption from the date of manufacture or the date of registration?

After 40 years vehicles are exempt from road fund tax? Is the 40 years from the date of manufacture or the date of registration?

Is my 1979 Corvette eligible for historic vehicle status?

When does my 1979 BSA become an historic vehicle?

My BSA was registered in October 1979. When does it become eligible for historic status as far as DVLA is concerned? Their website suggests they have only got up to January 1979.