I'm no expert...
( Although I've learnt a lot while trying to get my own build correctly registered with the DVLA. )
BUT...
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Originally Posted by Kafer
with a modified beetle chassis as described in my original post, could I keep my original registration and text exempt status with an iva test?
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Your original car registration (& tax exempt status) is fundamentally linked to your chassis, regardless of other parts used.
If your chassis does not meet the DVLA definition of "original and unmodified" your original car's identity is lost forever.
See here:
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/overview
Note: I was able to remove the original Spitfire bumper bracket without effecting my DVLA chassis as it was NOT structural.
But as stated in my first reply to this thread, if you remove the floor pans from a Beetle chassis, then that car (in the eyes of the DVLA) no longer exists.
When you pass the IVA you will effectively have a new car, with a first registered date based on the test date.
So you will have a long wait before your new car will be able to claim tax free status.
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Originally Posted by Kafer
...how would a car made using the front and rear suspension of a classic beetle but eith a tube free chassis fair in an iva test?
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Details of what you need to do to pass the test can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/overview
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kafer
Could I get tax exempt status on that?
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No, for the same reasons as stated above.
I get the feeling these are not the answers you were looking for, but hope they help, Paul.