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V55/5 form · Box 72
Type Approval Exemption
What goes in box 72
Box 72 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for type approval exemption.
Answer Yes only if the vehicle does not need evidence of type approval because of how it's constructed (for example, an off-road-only motorcycle). If Yes, you must give the full reason for the exemption. See vehicle approval for which vehicles need approval.
What to enter
| Field | Type | Required? |
|---|---|---|
Is the vehicle exempt from type approval? Answer Yes only if the vehicle does not need evidence of type approval because of how it's constructed (for example, an off-road-only motorcycle). If Yes, you must give the full reason for the exemption. See vehicle approval for which vehicles need approval. | select | Optional |
Accepted values
Is the vehicle exempt from type approval?
YES— YesNO— No
Source
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