DVLA guides

    DVLA driving requirements are a load of acronyms. From the MOT to the VED, get a handle on all prerequisites needed to drive in the UK with our quick guides.

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    How to cancel road tax
    How to cancel road tax – the ultimate guide
    A step-by-step rundown of how to cancel your road tax. Find out what documents you need and how to contact the DVLA.
    When did the ’71 number plates come out
    When did the ’71 number plates come out?
    Twice a year, the DVLA releases new plates. In September 2021, the ’71 plate came in.
    What is a V11 Reminder
    What is a V11 Reminder?
    If you’re due to pay road tax, you can expect a V11 to land on your doormat. Here’s what that means for your vehicle.
    How to update or renew your driving licence
    How to update or renew your driving licence
    You’ll need to update your driving licence once every ten years until the age of 70 – here’s how.
    When did the ’22 number plate come out
    When did the ’22 number plate come out?
    Find out when the 2022 reg plates came out.
    When did the ’72 number plate come out
    When did the ’72 number plate come out?
    Find out when the ’72 reg plates came out.
    When did the ’23 number plates come out
    When did the ’23 number plates come out?
    New reg plates came out in March 2023. Get the answers to all your reg plate questions here.
    When do the ’73 number plates come out
    When do the ’73 number plates come out?
    New reg plates drop twice a year find out when they arrive on the market as they will usually affect the value of your car
    When do the ’24 number plates come out
    When do the ’24 number plates come out?
    New reg plates drop twice a year – and the new ’24 plates are set to come out on 1st of March 2024.

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