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V55/5 form · Box 36
CO₂ emissions — NEDC (g/km)
What goes in box 36
Box 36 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for co₂ emissions — nedc (g/km).
Take the combined CO₂ figure from the Certificate of Conformity — this is the NEDC value (or equivalent). The WLTP figure goes in box 37, not here. On EU registration certificates CO₂ is field V.7.
What to enter
| Field | Type | Required? | Shown when |
|---|---|---|---|
CO₂ (g/km) Take the combined CO₂ figure from the Certificate of Conformity — this is the NEDC value (or equivalent). The WLTP figure goes in box 37, not here. On EU registration certificates CO₂ is field V.7. | number | Optional | Conditional |
Conditional & edge cases
- CO₂ (g/km) only appears on the form in certain situations (for example, when the keeper is a business, the vehicle is an HGV, or a specific fuel type is selected).Take the combined CO₂ figure from the Certificate of Conformity — this is the NEDC value (or equivalent). The WLTP figure goes in box 37, not here. On EU registration certificates CO₂ is field V.7.
Related V55/5 help answers
CoC, IVA or GB conversion IVA: which do I need?
Use the route that matches the vehicle origin, type, age and specification. EU-registered vehicles usually use a CoC; left-hand-drive EU vehicles may need GB conversion IVA; non-EU vehicles often need IVA or MSVA unless exempt.
Do EU imports still need a CoC after Brexit?
Yes, where GOV.UK’s EU-registered vehicle route applies. GOV.UK says to get a European Certificate of Conformity to show approval for an EU-registered vehicle.
Does a left-hand-drive EU import need GB conversion IVA?
Yes, where GOV.UK’s EU-registered vehicle route applies. GOV.UK says left-hand-drive EU-registered vehicles also need a GB conversion IVA certificate.
What do I put in V55/5 box 31 type of fuel?
Put the fuel type, such as Petrol, Diesel or Electricity, matching the vehicle and approval evidence.
What do I put in V55/5 box 4 registration fee?
Include the first registration fee unless your vehicle is exempt, and make sure any tax payable matches the tax class and period you chose.
What do I put in V55/5 boxes 36 and 37 CO2 emissions?
Use the CO2 figures from the Certificate of Conformity, IVA or GB conversion certificate where available. Do not invent figures from online adverts or similar vehicles.
What documents do I need for a Dubai or UAE import V55/5?
Prepare UAE registration/export evidence, shipping and customs documents, HMRC/NOVA confirmation, VAT/duty evidence if due, approval evidence and V55/5 identity documents.
What documents do I need for a French import V55/5?
You need the UK import registration pack plus the original French registration certificate, purchase evidence and approval or CoC evidence where applicable.
What documents do I need for a German import V55/5?
For a German import, the key documents are the normal UK import pack plus the original German registration evidence and any CoC or approval evidence you have.
What documents do I need for a Netherlands import V55/5?
You need original Dutch registration evidence plus the normal UK import pack: NOVA/HMRC, VAT/duty if due, approval evidence, MOT where needed and V55/5 supporting documents.
What documents do I need for a US import V55/5?
Prepare the standard DVLA import pack and original US title or registration evidence. A bill of sale helps ownership and HMRC value evidence, but it is not a replacement for vehicle identity papers.
What documents do I need for an Australian import V55/5?
Prepare original Australian registration or title evidence, shipping/customs evidence, HMRC/NOVA confirmation, approval evidence and the normal V55/5 supporting documents.
What documents do I need for an Italian import V55/5?
Prepare the original Italian registration evidence plus purchase/collection evidence, NOVA/HMRC confirmation, approval or CoC evidence and the V55/5 support documents.
What if my Certificate of Conformity is missing?
Do not leave the approval problem unresolved. Try to get a CoC from the manufacturer, or use the correct IVA, GB conversion IVA, MSVA or exemption route.
Which V55/5 boxes can I leave blank?
Only leave a box blank when it genuinely does not apply or the official V355/5 guidance tells you not to complete it for your vehicle type.
What documents do I need for a Portuguese import V55/5?
Prepare the same UK permanent-import evidence: original Portuguese registration evidence, HMRC/NOVA confirmation, VAT/duty evidence if due, approval evidence and V55/5 support documents.
What if my IVA certificate details differ from the V55/5?
Resolve the mismatch before posting. The approval certificate, V55/5, NOVA and identity documents should describe the same vehicle.
Source
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