Do you have to register a mobility scooter with the DVLA?
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Do mobility scooters need to be registered with DVLA?
Under UK law on using registering mobility scooters, all Class 3 mobility scooters, as well as those not in a class, must be registered with the DVLA. Class 3 mobility scooters are road-legal scooters with a maximum speed of 8 mph, such as the Orion Metro. You won’t, however, be required to pay vehicle tax if your mobility scooter has to be registered with the DVLA.
Class 2 mobility scooters with a maximum speed of 4 mph, such as the Mirage and Leo, are designed for pavement use only and do not need to be registered with the DVLA.
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Smaller Class 2 mobility scooters don’t require DVLA registration |
Larger Class 3 mobility scooters do require DVLA registration |
How to register a mobility scooter with the DVLA
If you buy a mobility scooter from Felgains that needs registering with the DVLA, we will do this free-of-charge on your behalf. This is done by completing a V55/MV Form and submitting to DVLA. If you have any other questions regarding this, please get in touch for advice.
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