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Last reviewed: 6 July 2026
V55/5 form · Box 74
HGV Rigid — Drawing Laden Trailer > 4,000 kg?
What goes in box 74
Box 74 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for hgv rigid — drawing laden trailer > 4,000 kg?.
Not applicable in Northern Ireland.
What to enter
| Field | Type | Required? | Shown when |
|---|---|---|---|
If the vehicle is a rigid goods vehicle weighing 12,000kg or over, will it be used to draw laden trailer(s) over 4,000kg? Not applicable in Northern Ireland. | select | Optional | Conditional |
Accepted values
If the vehicle is a rigid goods vehicle weighing 12,000kg or over, will it be used to draw laden trailer(s) over 4,000kg?
YES— YesNO— No
Conditional & edge cases
- If the vehicle is a rigid goods vehicle weighing 12,000kg or over, will it be used to draw laden trailer(s) over 4,000kg? only appears on the form in certain situations (for example, when the keeper is a business, the vehicle is an HGV, or a specific fuel type is selected).Not applicable in Northern Ireland.
Source
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