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How to get a 50% reduction on your vehicle tax
If you own or are considering buying a wheelchair accessible vehicle, you may be eligible for a reduction in the tax you pay. Provided you meet certain requirements.
Eligibility
You may be able to get a 50% reduction in the cost of your vehicle tax if you receive the PIP standard rate mobility component.
You can’t get a reduction for getting the DLA (Disability Living Allowance) lower rate mobility component.
How to claim:
Send all of the following information to: DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1DZ
- Your statement of entitlement (it’s at the end of your PIP award letter)
- The vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
- A V10 form
- An original MOT or GVT certificate (if your vehicle needs one)
- A cheque or payable order (made out to ‘DVLA, Swansea’) for 50% of the full rate of car tax for the vehicle
Some vehicles are exempt from Tax
WavsGB offer a range of wheelchair accesible vehicles that may be tax exempt for the following reasons
- Vehicles used by a disabled person Privately owned vehicles where a disabled passenger is the driver or primary passenger.
- Disabled passenger vehicles Vehicles used by organisation to transport disabled passengers.
- Electric vehicles Zero emission vehicles, this can include most electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles but not hybrid vehicles.
The information here was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change. Always check official government websites for the latest information and current requirements before commiting to buy a vehicle.