DVLA: Panel Van To Kombi Conversion

[CarpyT6]

Hi guys, new T6 owner here, I've just got my hands on my new ride, T6 Kombi. Originally a panel van 3 seater. Has been converted to kombi with 2 side windows, tailgate window and now has 6 seats. The place i got it from said i dont need to inform DVLA about the conversion just insurance but having looked on the dvla website it states seating capacity changes need the log book to be ammended? A bit confused, can anyone shed any light on the situation??

Cheers

 

[Yzfr1]

Hi, welcome to the forum!
IMO ......... If in doubt declare it.
Its only a stamp on a letter to get the V5 legit.
Link below specifically states seating capacity.
Change vehicle details on a V5C registration certificate (log book)

 

[CarpyT6]

Thanks for the reply, yea thats what i suspected. Just confused me when was told not too as apparently people have been sending v5s off with changes and getting them back unchanged.

Thanks again

 

[Paynewright]

I changed mine from 9 to 8 seats (insurance £1k cheaper!!) and it was simple. One box to fill in on the V5 and a stamp. Took a little longer than normal to come back.

 

[CarpyT6]

Thanks guys, I'll be sending the v5 back with the ammended seating capacity.

 

[BognorMotors]

Interestingly all t6 Highlines whether panels or kombis said Van/side windows on the logbook. The t6.1 doesn’t. Not sure why it’s changed.

 

[CarpyT6]

Interestingly all t6 Highlines whether panels or kombis said Van/side windows on the logbook. The t6.1 doesn’t. Not sure why it’s changed.

Yes I've just noticed that as i filled in the ammended seating capacity. Seems odd a panel van would be classed as window van? One less ammendement for them to make though i suppose.

 

[BognorMotors]

I think it’s clever from VW

 

[CarpyT6]

I think it’s clever from VW

Yea, there probably expecting 80% of there panel vans to be converted to be fair

 

[Domus]

Yes I've just noticed that as i filled in the ammended seating capacity. Seems odd a panel van would be classed as window van? One less ammendement for them to make though i suppose.

Mine is also a Kombi, 6 seater, T28 Highline, but although it’s van/side windows, it’s still falling under Light goods vehicle… restricting speed, even if I am converting it as camper