Skip to main contentV55/5
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026
V55/5 form · Box 8
Type of Body / Vehicle
What goes in box 8
Box 8 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for type of body / vehicle.
For example, 2-door saloon, estate, 3-door or 5-door hatchback, sports, convertible, coupe, motorcycle, tricycle, moped, flat lorry and so on.
What to enter
| Field | Type | Required? |
|---|---|---|
Type of Body/Vehicle For example, 2-door saloon, estate, 3-door or 5-door hatchback, sports, convertible, coupe, motorcycle, tricycle, moped, flat lorry and so on. | select | Yes |
Related V55/5 help answers
What do I put in V55/5 box 7 model and full specification?
Put the model and enough full specification to identify the vehicle, using the wording from official registration or approval evidence where possible.
What do I put in V55/5 box 8 body type?
Use a plain DVLA-style body or vehicle description that matches the vehicle, such as 2-door saloon, estate, hatchback, motorcycle, tricycle, moped or flat lorry.
What do I put in V55/5 box 9 wheelplan?
Use the DVLA-style wheelplan that matches the vehicle. The V355/5 examples are 2-AXLE RIGID for standard cars and 2 WHEEL for motorcycles.
What tax class should an imported motorcycle use?
Use the DVLA tax class that matches the actual vehicle and tax treatment, usually motorcycle for normal bikes, or historic if it qualifies and you are applying for that class.
Can I register a motocross bike for the road?
Sometimes, but not just with a receipt and V55/5. You need identity, ownership, NOVA/import status if imported, road-use equipment and the correct approval or MOT route.
Can I road-register a pit bike?
Only if it can meet the same registration, identity, approval and road-use requirements as another motorcycle or moped. Many pit bikes are sold for off-road use only.
Can I road-register a quad bike?
Possibly, but the quad must fit a registerable vehicle category and meet identity, approval, tax, insurance and road-use requirements.
Does a 48cc moped or small motorcycle need NOVA?
GOV.UK says if the vehicle has an engine of 48cc or less, or 7.2kW or less if electric, you can register it without telling HMRC first.
Source
This page is generated from the same field definitions our V55/5 tool validates against, mapped to the official DVLA guidance.
V355/5 official guidance (GOV.UK)v55-5.com is an independent service and is not affiliated with the DVLA.
Filling in box 8 right now?
Our guided V55/5 tool validates this box against DVLA rules as you type — and every other box too. £14 one-time, full refund if the DVLA rejects it.
Start your V55/5 →