IVA, handled by people who pass it every week.
IVA is the test that proves an imported car meets UK standards. It takes place at a DVSA test centre, and our team specialises in getting cars through it. We prepare the car, take it to the test and handle any retest, so you don’t have to.
What’s included
Everything included in testing.
IVA preparation
Every item on the DVSA manual checked before test day.
Test booking
We apply for your IVA test at a DVSA test centre and manage the date.
Transport to the test
We take the vehicle from our site to the test centre and back.
MOT arranged
For imported vehicles over 3 and under 40 years old.
Retests handled
If anything fails, we fix it and rebook. No chasing.
Certificates
IVA or MOT certificate added to your registration pack.
The process
How testing works.
- 01
Pre-test check
We inspect against the IVA or MOT standard and fix anything first.
- 02
Booking
We book the IVA at a DVSA test centre, or arrange the MOT.
- 03
Test day
We transport the vehicle to the test centre and present it to the examiner.
- 04
Certificate
Pass certificate filed and registration starts.
Pricing
Pricing guidance
Indicative starting prices. Your instant quote gives the exact figure for your vehicle and route.
Government fees (DVSA, DVLA, HMRC) are passed on at cost, with no mark-up.
| Item | From |
|---|---|
| IVA preparationTransport from our site to the IVA test centre, including VAT. | £120 |
| IVA test feeVehicles under 10 years old. | £199 |
| MOT testVehicles over 3 and under 40 years old. | £55 |
FAQ
Testing: common questions.
What is IVA?
Individual Vehicle Approval is a DVSA test that proves an imported car meets UK safety and environmental standards. Most cars under 10 years old that weren’t built for the UK need it.
Where does the IVA test take place?
At a DVSA test centre. We don’t run a test centre ourselves; our IVA specialists prepare the car to the DVSA standard, transport it to the centre and present it for you.
My car is over 10 years old. Does it need IVA?
Usually not. Vehicles over 10 years old need an MOT (if under 40 years old) and a rear fog light where one isn’t fitted. Vehicles over 3 years old that do need IVA also need an MOT.
What if the car fails?
We fix whatever was flagged and rebook the test. You’ll see the reason and the cost of any extra work before we start.
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Helpful guides
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What is IVA, and does my imported car need it?
Individual Vehicle Approval in plain English. Which cars need it, what’s checked, and how to pass first time.
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How to import a car from Japan to the UK
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