The Individual Vehicle Approval scheme :Cross Stitch – Motoring

If you import or build motor vehicles individually or in very small numbers, the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme could apply to you. The IVA inspection checks that your vehicle meets UK standards so that you can register it. Find out how the scheme works and who can use it.

The IVA inspection checks that your vehicle is designed and constructed to meet modern safety and environmental standards for use on UK roads.

Examiners from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency do inspections at approved sites in Great Britain. The Driver Vehicle Agency does inspections in Northern Ireland.

If your vehicle passes an IVA inspection, the examiner issues an Individual Approval Certificate. You can then register your vehicle with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency using the certificate.

The IVA scheme applies to the following vehicle types, including vehicles used for personal use:

• passenger cars and light goods vehicles
• larger passenger vehicles like buses and coaches
• medium to heavy sized goods vehicles like trucks and heavy goods vehicles
• trailers