Last reviewed: 6 July 2026
Box 52 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for av — automated vehicle.
Optional. Only answer Y if the vehicle is on the official GB list of self-driving vehicles — no vehicles are currently listed, so this is almost always N or left blank.
| Field | Type | Required? |
|---|---|---|
AV (Automated Vehicle) Optional. Only answer Y if the vehicle is on the official GB list of self-driving vehicles — no vehicles are currently listed, so this is almost always N or left blank. | select | Optional |
Y — Y – YesN — N – NoThis page is generated from the same field definitions our V55/5 tool validates against, mapped to the official DVLA guidance.
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