Looking at importing an MGF...

Looking at importing an MGF...

Even though it only came in for 2008, VRT is now historically calculated on CO2 emissions, for which the 1997 MGF VVC emitted 189g/km. This places it in Band E for VRT, or 30 per cent of the Open Market Selling Price, and as an MGF of that age is likely only going to be worth about €2,500 then you should be looking at a VRT bill of €750 or thereabouts. Shane O'DonoghueAnswered by Shane O'Donoghue 10.01.2020 Folks, moving on to July 2023 would the VRT have moved since 2020 as cant access it on the VRT Revenue site. Would I also be liable to Customs Duty (UK car) now since Brexit or does the fact that its 1997 (26 years old) will that mitigate the Duty & the VRT. Many thanks, Donal.

Our answer:

Hi Donal,

The car isn't old enough to be considered a classic so there may be import duty and VAT to pay, indeed. The VRT calculation may be a little different, however, if the OMSP of the car has reduced. 

Shane O'Donoghue

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