The SVA system is subject to change, see discussion on the forum ON THIS LINK
Thinking about importing your own? You'll find useful advice here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/Buyin ... icle/fs/en
An 'Import Pack' with forms and advice is available from DVLA here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Diol1/DoItOnli ... chk=V5p9K1
Questions about the SVA or Camper procedures?
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... vatest.pdf
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/Buyin ... chk=fvejyg
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/Buyin ... chk=Q2Yrd2
There are several SVA UK Test centres:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Dl1/Directorie ... chk=e3OXla
The SVA procedure is similar to an MOT, but they check different things. At SVA, the import is compared against a 'model report' and covers European Type Approval standards, UK Construction and Use and Road Vehicle Lighting legislation:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/Buyin ... chk=LLGFMd
There's a charge for the SVA test: http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/Buyin ... chk=n2itss
If the import fails, it can be re-tested. An SVA 'pass' certificate must be submitted to DVLA when registering the vehicle. Generally, you don't get it back but they should record its existence on the Vehicle Registration document.
If the vehicle is converted to a Camper, it doesn't need an SVA, but does need to meet official 'Motor Caravan' criteria. You submit the forms to DVLA and they can call the vehicle in for inspection by DVLA/VOSA. This is to ensure it fits the 'Motor Caravan' requirements.
If you want a Camper conversion that suits your needs, but won't pass the inspection, you should get the vehicle SVA'd. Or buy one that's more than 10 years old, as imports of this age don't need an SVA or a conversion.
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