Registering A Conversion?

[mikeygulley 19 1 Cars]

Hey Guys,

 

I am trying to register my GTI6 conversion but can't find any info on how?

 

Has anyone else done it?

[stu8v 68 1 Cars]

You only need to change the engine size on the v5 say to a 2l from a 1.6l

[Ryan 99]

Normally you just put the new engine number and displacement in the blue "Changes to vehicle" section of the V5 and send it off to the DVLA.

 

Sometimes they'll ask you to send proof of the new engine number, but a garage should be able to look at it and write a note saying it's correct.

[gaz832 7 1 Cars]

i was going to ask this, say u have a 1.9 gti but have the 1.9 mi16 engine in do you need to change the engine details then.

[welshpug 1,657]

just the engine number in that case, and tell the insurance company that it has 8 extra valves.

[Ryan 99]

Officially yes as the engine number is different, which is technically an MOT fail. Although the number is down on the back of the block where nobody will ever see it.

[mikeygulley 19 1 Cars]

Ok so all I need to do to register the 2l is put the new engine number, cylinder capacity and date of change in the changes to current vehicle section of the V5 and thats it? will this change the cost of tax?

[welshpug 1,657]

no, as its over the 1540cc cutoff for the lower rate already.

[Ryan 99]

Tax will stay the same as a 2.0 is in the same category as a 1.6 and 1.9 already.