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🇬🇧 Importing a vehicle into United Kingdom

Vehicles must comply with Euro 6 emission standards (or be exempt for historic vehicles over 30 years). RHD market — LHD imports require IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) plus headlamp + speedo conversion.

Headline rules

Age limit
None
Emission standard
Euro 6 / Euro VI
RHD allowed
Yes
Personal-import allowance
1 vehicle, declare on NOVA form to HMRC within 14 days

Last verified 2026-04-28.

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