The 'Check by number plate (VRM)' option below shows you how we classify your vehicle according to our database. If you believe that we have classified your vehicle incorrectly

Articulated lorries
Over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.

Lorries
Over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.

Flatbed lorries
Over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.

Coaches
Over 5 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.
Registered as new before 1 Oct 2006.

Larger vans
1.205 tonnes unladen to 3.5 gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.

Minibuses
5 tonnes or less gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.

Smaller vans
1.205 tonnes unladen to 3.5 gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.

Horseboxes
Over 1.205 tonnes unladen vehicle weight.
May need to take action depending on registration date.
May need to take action depending on registration date.

Motorised caravans
Over 2.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
May need to take action depending on registration date.
May need to take action depending on registration date.

Light 4x4 utilities
1.205 tonnes unladen to 3.5 gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.

Pickups
1.205 tonnes unladen to 3.5 gross vehicle weight.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.
Registered as new before 1 Jan 2002.