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RPCs for early compliant Euro 5 and EEV vehicles with NOx control

Background

Following the Chancellor's 2007 Budget announcement Heavy Goods Vehicles and Buses fitted with a Euro 5 engine with Nitrous Oxides (NOx) sensing controlling torque limitation can now benefit from a Reduced Pollution Certificate (RPC) provided they are registered in the UK by 1 October 2009. The concessionary rates of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) are the same as for vehicles registered in the UK prior to 1 October 2006 which have a current RPC and according to the various weight or seating capacity bands. The enabling legislation is the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment)(No 3) Regulations 2007 SI 2007 no 2553.

Will all Euro 5 and EEV vehicles comply?

Euro 5 vehicles registered in the UK after 1 October 2006 which do not have the necessary NOx control and torque limitation will remain ineligible for the RPC scheme. Environmentally Enhanced Vehicles (EEVs) with NOx sensing and torque control systems registered in the UK after that date will be accepted for the scheme as the EEV emission standard exceeds Euro 5 but those EEVs without NOx sensing and torque control will not.

How to establish compliance for first RPC

Compliance with the new "Euro 5 plus NOx" RPC scheme will initially be established by manufacturer declaration that vehicles were built with emissions systems type approved to the necessary standard and provision of appropriate type-approval reference detail. Vehicle operators and dealers who believe they have compliant vehicles should contact the homologation department of the relevant vehicle manufacturer or main import concessionaire to obtain a Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) Declaration of Conformity for a Euro 5 RPC containing engine type-approval information for the specific vehicle(s). The same form may also be used for compliant EEVs.

How to apply for a first Euro 5 or EEV RPC

The Declaration of Conformity mentioned above is combined with an application form for first RPC. Applicant details should be added and the completed form should be submitted to VOSA Central Processing Services at Swansea together with the fee for an RPC examination without associated test (currently £28). See the notes on the rear of the form for various methods by which the form can be submitted. A first RPC will then be issued from the Swansea office. Applications to VOSA will also cover vehicles to be registered in Northern Ireland. There will not be a requirement for vehicles built to the correct standard to be examined at a VOSA or DVA testing station and applications should not be made to testing stations for first RPCs of eligible vehicles. Eligible vehicles that are already registered in the UK prior to 1 October 2007 may also benefit from this concession but RPCs issued will not take effect until 1 October 2007 or later. Second and subsequent certificates for compliant vehicles will require a physical RPC examination at a testing station using a test process to be developed in conjunction with manufacturers.

How do I get a first Euro 5 RPC for a vehicle converted rather than built to the necessary standard?

Special arrangements should be made direct with Steve Whitehart at VOSA Technical Services, Swansea tel (01792) 454306 or e-mail Stephen.whitehart@vosa.gov.uk. Details will need to be provided of the modification and a physical inspection with appropriate test fee will be required.

What do I do with a Euro 5 or EEV RPC?

Euro 5 and EEV RPCs should be presented to DVLA or DVA Licensing in Northern Ireland as appropriate in the same way as usual when applying for the RPC concessionary VED rate. HGV and PSV manufacturers and dealers using the Automated First Registration and Licensing (AFRL) system can also accept Euro 5/ EEV RPCs to enter new unregistered vehicles directly into the Reduce Pollution taxation classes. "

Page last updated: 12/10/2007