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What are the requirements needed in order to sell a car UK?

Documents Required

- Seller’s photo ID (driving license, passport)

- V5C Registration Cert (log book)

- V11 MOT Test certificate (if needed)

- Service history documents

- Receipts for any repairs or modifications

Seller Contact Details

- Full Name

- Contact telephone number(s)

- Address

Vehicle Details

- Vehicle Registration Mark (reg)

- Make

- Model

- Year of manufacture

- Fuel Type

- Engine Size

- Transmission

- Colour

- Mileage

- Service history

Vehicle Condition

Any damage, faults, previous accident history or issues that must be repaired (like dents, scratches, worn tyres etc.)

Sale Price

Additional Information

- Is there a warranty?

- Is there a reserve?

You will need to:

- Make sure that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and has a valid MOT test certificate if it is over three years old.

- Declare any modifications or repairs that have been made to the vehicle that may affect its safety or legality.

- Display a 'For Sale' sign on the vehicle and provide contact details.

- Provide the buyer with the vehicle registration certificate (V5C), MOT test certificate (if applicable), and any other relevant paperwork.

- Receive payment from the buyer and sign the V5C to transfer ownership of the vehicle.

- Notify the DVLA of the sale within 14 days by completing a V5C/3 form and sending the form and the V5C to the DVLA.