Little Green Giant Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 let us know how this turns out I am currently trying to sell my 3L (if anyones interested) and would be nice to know if the new buyer could get free tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick briddon Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Let me know to please as this has been a major thorn in my ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick briddon Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Hello allI have this in classified now as new job forces sale....Hope im OK putting this here... Sold to StuHope it serves you well Edited September 8, 2013 by rick briddon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAB Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Were all failed registration applications for CO2-based VED made with a certificate of conformity showing CO2 data?If so, I have a letter from the DVLA which proves that you should have been granted CO2-based VED. There might have been the assumption made that CO2 data was not available for cars registered anywhere before March 2001 because the provision of this data only became mandatory then. Fortunately, VW were well ahead of the game.RAB Edited August 31, 2013 by RAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAB Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Bad news I'm afraid. It seems that there was a change in the legislation in 2010, such that 'For vehicles first registered in the UK on or after 1 April 2010 but previously registered abroad, VED will be calculated according to the original date of registration abroad.' So if you have an import first registered abroad before 1st March 2001, you wont get CO2-based VED. It seems to me that this was kept very quiet - a recent letter from the DVLA on this matter didn't even mention it! At least the date is very appropriate!RAB Edited September 7, 2013 by RAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-lupofreak-X Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Does anyone know what you need to put the 3L front end on can you just change the bumper and indercatore pannel or not ? Help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry_b Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 What exactly is the 3L, why would you import it? There's olebty of 1.4TDIs and 1.7 SDIs for sale ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry_b Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Sorry just done some reseRch and established its a 1.2TDi.What's the difference between the 1.2TDi and the 1.4TDi / the -1.7 SDi?Whh wasn't the 1.2TDi sold in the UK from new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowmatt Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Sorry just done some reseRch and established its a 1.2TDi.What's the difference between the 1.2TDi and the 1.4TDi / the -1.7 SDi?Whh wasn't the 1.2TDi sold in the UK from new?Ry_b, have a look here and understand all the differences between a standard Lupo and the 3L.. its pretty unbelievable really! http://www.volkspage.net/technik/ssp/ssp/SSP_218.pdfHello allI have this in classified now as new job forces sale....Hope im OK putting this here... Sold to StuHope it serves you wellRick thank you for taking your time to put together this informative guide, I have just imported a 3L and went for a 2003 based on your advice... I am about to send off the registration document today and will let you know how I get on!CheersMatt Edited January 5, 2015 by downlowmatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake911 Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Hi Guys, Some good information on the taxing and importation. I am currently in the market for a nice clean 3L with Cruise control, sunroof , (Park assist - Joking) so the information on this thread is beneficial. Looks like I will be making some trips across the water to view/purchase the ideal car, given how scarce they are here in the UK. If anyone has any suggestions or know of one then please hola. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake911 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 5:33 PM, Jake911 said: Hi Guys, Some good information on the taxing and importation. I am currently in the market for a nice clean 3L with Cruise control, sunroof , (Park assist - Joking) so the information on this thread is beneficial. Looks like I will be making some trips across the water to view/purchase the ideal car, given how scarce they are here in the UK. If anyone has any suggestions or know of one then please hola. Thanks all Purchased one from the NL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3L100km Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Hi, I am wanting to buy a 3L Lupo in Europe and import into the UK. As its over 10 years old I dont believe I need an IVA test, but do headlights and speedo need changing for MOT? Can I alter the beam pattern without buying RHD Lupo lights? Its also 20% VAT to pay on the purchase price. Any help much appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 All the info and rules to follow are here: https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk Also watch out for the original EU reg date, as it'll save you lots in road tax. See @RAB's comment above. 👍🏻 And let us know how it all went afterwards. You could start/write a how-to import thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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