Vehicle Age Restrictions by Country — UK Export Reference 2026

Name: The Ship Cars
Address: Office 1314, 85 Dunstall Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0SR, GB
Telephone: +44 7376 584421
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Country-by-country vehicle age restrictions in 2026 — and the workarounds for classic and over-age vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the year of manufacture vs first registration?

Customs use year of manufacture (from the VIN). Verify before booking.

Where can I find my vehicle's year of manufacture?

V5C Section 4 ('Date of first registration') is misleading. The true year is in the VIN — 10th character: A=1980/2010, B=1981/2011, … M=2021, N=2022, P=2023, R=2024, S=2025, T=2026. Cross-check against the V5C and any heritage certificate.

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