IVA Testing

The Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) Test is for vehicles being imported into the UK from outside of the EU that are under ten years of age.

Car shipping and IVA testing preparation

For left-hand drive vehicles, e.g. from the USA, this is straightforward for us to book and carry out for you.

For right-hand drive vehicles, e.g. Australian imports, this can be quite difficult unless you are moving back to the UK to live permanently, have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months, and have lived outside of the UK for 12 months.

The testing is carried out by the DVSA, who own a number of test stations across the UK.

Your vehicle must first be modified to meet IVA standards. You can get an estimate of these costs using our instant quote system:

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IVA / MOT Testing

IVA / MOT Testing

Use our pricing calculator to see what modifications and testing your car may need.

DVLA Registration

DVLA Registration

End-to-end DVLA registration service for imported vehicles. We handle all paperwork to get your vehicle road-legal.

Or, select from our other primary services:

Over the years we have modified thousands of cars to get them ready for IVA Testing. Our experience has enabled us to develop Custom Light Control Modules to ensure your vehicle’s lighting systems are modified in the safest possible way.

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IVA testing compliance check

Our engineers are able to present the vehicle to the IVA Test and make any small adjustments on site to ensure a test pass is achieved.