Am I eligible?
50% reduction
People who receive the standard rate mobility component of Personal Independent Payment (PIP) are entitled to a 50% reduction.
100% reduction/exemption
People who receive the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP or the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) are entitled to a road tax exemption.
How do I claim?
To claim the reduction/exemption the vehicle must be:
- Registered in the disabled person’s name or their nominated driver’s name.
- Only used for the disabled person’s personal needs (i.e. it cannot be used by the nominated driver for their own personal needs)
50% reduction
If you are entitled to a 50% reduction then you need to send the appropriate paperwork to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1DZ.
You should include the following with your application:
- An official letter or statement from the DWP confirming your receipt of PIP/DLA.
- The vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
- A vehicle tax (V10) form
- An original MoT or GVT certificate (if your vehicle needs one)
100% reduction/exemption
When applying for free tax you must also change the vehicle’s tax class. To do this you need to take the following documents into a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax:
- Vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
- Certificate of entitlement to DLA or PIP
- MoT or GVT certificate (if your vehicle needs one)
- Certificate of insurance (for vehicles registered in Northern Ireland only)
To find your nearest Post Office that deals with vehicle tax go to: www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder
Find out more about applying for a reduction or exemption here.
Motability Scheme
People who qualify for the 100% reduction may also qualify to join the Motability Scheme, which provides a new car every three years in exchange for a part or the total amount of their benefit.
Members of the Motability Scheme will have their car taxed automatically and do not need to re-apply every year. Find out more about the scheme here.
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