Reimporting a car from Spain

Three years ago I exported a 2-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin to Spain. I paid Spanish duty etc and registered it on Spanish plates. I have used it myself in Spain since then.

I am now considering bringing it back to the UK and re registering it back on UK plates. Is this a relatively simple process? Will I have to pay UK duty again?

Asked on 9 October 2011 by stevemul

Answered by Honest John

No, you won't have to pay UK VAT. But you will have to pay the £55 registration fee, and you might have to pay the high first year CO2 based VED.

Tags: imports

Similar questions

What advice do you have on buying a Toyota Alphard?

My daughter and her husband are thinking of buying a Toyota Alphard as an alternative to a Mazda Bongo. What are the service intervals? Does it have a cam belt or cam chain? A cursory check online shows...

Can I bring my car that now has French plates back to the UK?

I brought my UK car over to France five years ago and now want to bring it back to UK to sell as I’m moving to Australia. I can’t find accurate information online for my situation. Can you please tell...

Can I import a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series from Africa or Australia?

Could I import a 70 series Land Cruiser from somewhere where thet are still on sale - Australia or an African country - and use it in roads in the UK, even though it does not meet emissions regulations?...