Kit Built Vehicles

The treatment of Kit Built Vehicles was unchanged in the 26 August 2025 DVLA policy update. Further engagement is taking place on potential changes to this category in the future.

If all the parts of a vehicle are supplied new by the manufacturer, the vehicle will qualify for a current registration number as long as satisfactory receipts and a certificate of newness are provided.

Kit cars which have been built using no more than one reconditioned component will also qualify for a current registration number, as long as satisfactory evidence that the component has been reconditioned to an ‘as new’ standard has been provided.

The vehicle must have IVA or MSVA.

Important: Always refer to Part 2 of DVLA full guidance INF318 and this guidance