What do I put in V55/5 box 9 wheelplan?
Reviewed 2026-07-10
Short answer
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.
Official position
The V355/5 guidance says box 9 is wheelplan. It gives examples: for standard cars this is 2-AXLE RIGID, and for motorcycles this is 2 WHEEL. The wheelplan should agree with the body type and vehicle category.
What to do
Count the wheel arrangement and axle layout, then use the closest DVLA-style wording.
For normal cars, use 2-AXLE RIGID unless the vehicle is genuinely different.
For motorcycles, use the correct motorcycle, tricycle or moped wheelplan rather than copying a car example.
Check box 8 and box 9 together so body type and wheelplan do not conflict.
Common mistakes
- Putting 4x4, AWD or drivetrain information in the wheelplan box.
- Using 4 WHEEL for a standard car instead of the DVLA-style axle layout.
- Copying 2-AXLE RIGID onto a motorcycle or tricycle application.
Related help
Official sources
Use the relevant tool
V55 form checker
Apply this answer to your vehicle, then carry the result into your free registration route.