Hi, my name is Innisfree1! Do DVLA automatically back date 50% vehicle tax?

Innisfree1
Innisfree1 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited March 2025 in Transport and travel

I am wondering if DVLA automatically back date 50% vehicle tax for all eligible years when you first apply? I have had my award for several years and due to circumstances I have never applied for the reduction before.

Many Thanks

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  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,373 Championing

    Hey there @Innisfree1 and welcome to the community.

    I believe it can be backdated to the start of your PIP award as long as you're receiving standard rate mobility?

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,329 Championing

    I'm not sure on this one. I have seen people get 2 years backdated, but I don't know if there's a limit at all. Please do let us know whether you get the backdate automatically, and if there's a time limit, as it will help others in future.

  • Innisfree1
    Innisfree1 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    I will let you know the outcome, its tricky with PIP eligibility statements as my award was extended during covid, I guess DVLA will be getting a whole stack of paperwork from me, it's worth a try though.

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,450 Championing

    welcome to the forum

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