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01-10-2015 08:11 | |
sallylillian |
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I find this interesting as what you are saying countermands this:-
"The invoice must clearly describe the changes made to the vehicle; we need to know what has been changed and how this change meets UK compliance. A statement such as “changed headlights” is not sufficient evidence that, for example, the original vehicle headlights have been removed and new, full UK specification left-dipping headlights have been fitted to the vehicle. Where an item is fitted, as standard, suitable for the United Kingdom the garage evidence must make clear that the item is standard and how it is standard (e.g. the vehicle has rear-fog lights fitted as standard on both the rear left and right of the vehicle). Please note that we do not accept an MOT certificate" It would be very useful if you could give an example of the wording used on your declaration that resulted in a VCA being issued, so that those that come in the future know what is possible, and how to do it. Inspection of new 2015 Motor Home Manufacturer: - Niesmann & Bischoff Model: - Flair 920LF Base Chassis: - Iveco Chassis VIN Number: - # In accordance with the VCA notes and having inspected the above vehicle we can confirm the following:- · We inspected the headlamps and confirm they are UK specification (headlight beam dips to the left) and are original factory fitted UK specification headlights (dipping left) as standard. · We inspected the speedometer fitted and it indicates speed in both miles per hour and kilometres per hour, it is a factory fitted UK market speedometer and is dual marked as standard. · We inspected the rear fog light as fitted and they conform to United Kingdom specifications. Dual rear-fog lights are fitted, one on the rear left and one on the rear right of the vehicle as standard. |
01-10-2015 02:19 | |
merctoby |
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Originally Posted by mgdavid
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pretty much covers it, I think you'll need to have insured it using the VIN number to move it from the port of entry to home, plus the UK mods and the MOT, only a very few insurance cos will do this - I used Safeguard.
but you save£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££.great .second hand, no tax to pay at all. all the best ,denton. ![]() |
28-03-2015 14:33 | |
Hesterthecat |
Hi, I recently imported privately a 9 year old Fiat Ducato. I needed a letter of conformity. You are correct about the headlights, speedo and high vis rear lightI. Ialso had to have an MOT as soon as it arrived in the country, based on chassis number. To export from Germany, I needed export registration plates, valid for 12 days as I recall. I also had to buy German insurance. I think this was valid for a month. I also had to have the van registered in my name whilst in Germany and I subsequently had to produce this document for DVLA. The bureaucracy was difficult but I had an extremely helpful private German vendor. It would have been very difficult but for his assistance. But I am very happy with the result, an English registered LHD van I mostly use on the continent. Hesterthecat |
22-03-2015 18:07 | |
mgdavid |
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mgdavid.....that was exactly the problem I faced. The MOT testing station was interpreting the rules one way and the VCA another. Unfortunately I cannot give you a correct answer which will satisfy both agencies. All I can say is that what I (from the MOT testing station) submitted to the VCA seemed to satisfy them, but it was specific to my vehicle and may not be the correct answer to all imports.
Perhaps I should qualify my original statement........"which are the same for VCA compliance and MOT". VCA compliance requires certain actions to be carried out, which are not part of the MOT test. The testing station is really only a government appointed agent carrying out the inspection, so the UK MOT test isn't really relevant in this instance. I stand by my comments concerning MOT requirements, but probably not relevant in this instance. |
22-03-2015 17:51 | |
Poulbot |
mgdavid.....that was exactly the problem I faced. The MOT testing station was interpreting the rules one way and the VCA another. Unfortunately I cannot give you a correct answer which will satisfy both agencies. All I can say is that what I (from the MOT testing station) submitted to the VCA seemed to satisfy them, but it was specific to my vehicle and may not be the correct answer to all imports. Perhaps I should qualify my original statement........"which are the same for VCA compliance and MOT". VCA compliance requires certain actions to be carried out, which are not part of the MOT test. The testing station is really only a government appointed agent carrying out the inspection, so the UK MOT test isn't really relevant in this instance. I stand by my comments concerning MOT requirements, but probably not relevant in this instance. |
21-03-2015 21:15 | |
mgdavid |
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I can categorically say, as I have read the guidance notes on the MOT tester's screen and asked his (Ford Commercial main dealer) interpretation of the rules concerning headlamps, that the headlamps do not have to point left on dip beam. For test purposes the headlamps must not dazzle oncoming traffic when dipped, but must show enough light to enable the driver to drive safely in the dark, therefore a device which blocks the 'dazzle' part of the beam is sufficient to pass the test but mustn't be too large as to reduce the beam's ability to light the road ahead. His understanding is that beam benders would probably not work sufficiently well as they are not precise enough to bend accurately. Therefore he would accept durable, correctly placed blocking material to comply with the rules (which are the same for VCA compliance and MOT).
I have an imported LHD Ford Transit and it has recently passed the VCA compliance test on this basis. As I drive mainly on the Continent it seemed a bit of a pointless exercise to change the headlamps completely. "The invoice must clearly describe the changes made to the vehicle; we need to know what has been changed and how this change meets UK compliance. A statement such as “changed headlights” is not sufficient evidence that, for example, the original vehicle headlights have been removed and new, full UK specification left-dipping headlights have been fitted to the vehicle. Where an item is fitted, as standard, suitable for the United Kingdom the garage evidence must make clear that the item is standard and how it is standard (e.g. the vehicle has rear-fog lights fitted as standard on both the rear left and right of the vehicle). Please note that we do not accept an MOT certificate" It would be very useful if you could give an example of the wording used on your declaration that resulted in a VCA being issued, so that those that come in the future know what is possible, and how to do it. |
21-03-2015 20:43 | |
Poulbot | Yes, I haven't found a way of getting over that hurdle. Some people have said what about a dashboard mounted satnav which shows MPH, but as far as I know this is not acceptable for a number of reasons. Depending on your vehicle the dashboard can be a bit of a nightmare to take out, but the dials are readily available for most common models of cab. The rear lights need to be set up so that the red rear foglamp is on the offside (RH) of the vehicle. On my motorhome (each light is a seperate lamp) I could manage to switch the foglamp position with the reversing light and just extend the wiring a little. If your rear lamps are in a single cluster, then you will either need to change the cluster or fit a single red foglamp. |
21-03-2015 15:53 | |
jiwawa | Did you have to change the speedo Poulbot? |
21-03-2015 11:34 | |
Poulbot |
I can categorically say, as I have read the guidance notes on the MOT tester's screen and asked his (Ford Commercial main dealer) interpretation of the rules concerning headlamps, that the headlamps do not have to point left on dip beam. For test purposes the headlamps must not dazzle oncoming traffic when dipped, but must show enough light to enable the driver to drive safely in the dark, therefore a device which blocks the 'dazzle' part of the beam is sufficient to pass the test but mustn't be too large as to reduce the beam's ability to light the road ahead. His understanding is that beam benders would probably not work sufficiently well as they are not precise enough to bend accurately. Therefore he would accept durable, correctly placed blocking material to comply with the rules (which are the same for VCA compliance and MOT). I have an imported LHD Ford Transit and it has recently passed the VCA compliance test on this basis. As I drive mainly on the Continent it seemed a bit of a pointless exercise to change the headlamps completely. |
20-03-2015 22:58 | |
jiwawa |
Originally Posted by JWW View Post Tape was acceptable in Northern Ireland this year and generally I think they're more stringent than across the water. I should have made clear I was talking about the MOT rather than the import mutual recognition thing. |
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