IVA thread

[greg356a]

Its a good idea to get an MOT and get the guy to have a general look around and ask you questions so you can rehearse your answers ready for the big day

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[greg356a]

I thought it might be useful if I added my electrical IVA check list. Its custom to my car but may help when you complete your last checks etc

Left indicator x 3 + gauge light
Right indicator x 3 + gauge light
Rear fog light + switch light on + pull out when lights on
Hazard lights + switch
Front day time running lights
Side lights Front/ Rear
Head lights
Main Beam + blue light
Reversing light
Handbrake + switch light dash
Brake fluid warning light – switch push on; light then off
Horn
Wipers x 2 speed
Wiper self park
Windscreen washer
Oil warning light
Oil temperature
Oil pressure – Druck
Oil level – OEL
Alternator warning light
Fuel gauge level - yes
Tacho
Speedo correct reading
Kill switch to kill engine
Windscreen de-mister/ delay and light on switch

[AccidentalGenius]

That is very useful.

Do you know what the rule is around front lights. You reference daytime running lights, side lights, Headlights and Main beam. Are these all required?

if so, what is the difference between daytime lights and side lights?

I get that 'Headlights' can cover both dipped and main beam but how are you dealing with the other light(s)?

[porschewagen]

Daytime running lights not required for IVA. Normal Beetle set up for front lights is fine.

[AccidentalGenius]

Thank you, that is very helpful.

[Glyn]

In my head I've convinced myself that direction indicators need to be self cancelling to pass IVA but I can't find it in the manual. Does anyone know the requirement?

[Robneal]

This is one of the inconsistencies between IVA and MOT. It is not a requirement for the IVA ti have self cancell8ng indicators, however when you go for your first MOT 3 years after you pass the IVA the you will fail on not having self cancelling indicators. Wheres the logic in that, but to answer your question indicators do not need to be self cancelling for IVA test.

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[Glyn]

Thanks Rob, that's cleared it up. Another daft inconsistency!

[Hertsspeedsterrep356]

Hi
Currently building a Speedster clinic Speedster, first of many daft questions
for Iva purposes can I use a brand new engine (case) or do I need to use a chassis age correct one? Do they check Engine number at Test?

[porschewagen]

It is possible to use an engine of any age but if you want exemption from full emissions testing it needs to be pre 1975. It is on the owner to provide evidence of the engine’s age. 1975 or older and it is just a visual inspection for excessive smoke. How far away from IVA are you?

[mdmax72]

If your using a new case. Then just stamp it with the original engine number from the log book. Bit naughty but you won’t be the first or last. They want to see the numbers are all corresponding to paper work etc. They don’t get to involved.

[eastwood]

Does anyone know if there is a specific fuel hose spec you MUST run for the IVA test, cant see it in the doc

[greg356a]

I seem to remember reading in one of the associated IVA documents that the fuel line must be compatible with the fuel used. I used the lines shown in the picture below, tested fine in 2018.

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This is just off the shelf line from car builders solution, eBay etc
Hope this helps

[Robneal]

Hi All, having just gone through IVA with my Speedster Clinic coupe I thought I would post the process that you need to go through for IVA as I couldn't find anywhere where the end to end process was clearly laid out about what to do in what order. this is as per current IVA so is likely to change over time...

This is a top level guide of how to go about preparing your car for an IVA it is not a comprehensive guide but it talks about the main steps in the process as it is not laid out in a straightforward way in any place that I have found.

Step 1 – Download the manual from the DVLA website - The IVA manual can be downloaded from the DVLA website and it contains all of the regulations that your car will need to comply with

Step 2 - Build your car in accordance with the IVA guidelines - The manual is self explanatory, but can be slightly ambiguous in some areas so use common sense and if you have any doubt if something will pass then suggest that you go to Google & do a search for the specifics you are looking for, someone is bound to have come across it before

Step 3 – Fill in the Amateur Declaration Form - Fill in form this is a very short form and easy to fill in just to say you built the car yourself

Step 4 - Fill in IVA Application Form - This is quite a complex form and is a bit ambiguous as what to fill in but the DVLA will point out any issues when they review it.

Step 5 – Submit IVA application form and Amateur Declaration form - Submit your forms by email and you will get a receipt back from the DVLA to say they have received it and will review it in the next 5 working days. They go through this form and highlight any problems that they find with it and send if back to you to correct & resubmit. Once the Forms have been accepted they will Email you asking you to make a payment for your application (currently £450)

Step 6 – Ring DVLA and make payment & book a test - After you have paid for your test and the payment has gone through they will give you options of location a dates for where you can do the test.

Step 7 – Do a mock test yourself - Run through all of the areas of the IVA that you need to comply with. You can download a Noise meter app for your Mobile phone to test the noise emissions other things like light alignment & CO2 emissions you will need to get tested at a garage that does MOT’s.

Step 8 - Undertake test - You can legally drive your car to and from the test, but in my experience, I would suggest trailering to the test to ensure that if there are any problems then these are not dangerous on the road. If there are minor things to fix then the tester will often let you fix them at the test centre, beware no cable ties for pipes are allowed and all wiring needs to be cable tied securely – not to pipes.

Step 9 – Test pass Fail - If you are lucky enough to pass your test first time then go to next step else you will receive a document at the test saying what you have failed on and why; they are usually quite specific about what they want to see. Once you have fixed all of the issues You can ring up the number and rebook another IVA test which costs another £90 where they will only retest the items that you specifically failed on. You can keep going back for retests any time within 6 months but you will need to pay £90 each time you go back.

Step 10 – Car Registration – Once you have passed your IVA test then you get issued an IVA test certificate. You then need to register the car as a brand-new car. You need to fill out V55/4 report that provides the details that will go on the new V5, you may need to ring DVLA and ask a few questions as filling in guide is not great. If you want an age-related numberplate then you also need to fill in form V267/1 that details where major components came from. You then need to send the IVA certificate, The V55/4 form, the V627/1 form, a set of photos of the build and copies of receipts for major components (kit) the donor V5C along with a cheque for the registration fee and first years car tax (currently £55 registration plus £345 for 12 moths road tax)to DVLA and they will then issue a new registration number and will then send you a new V5 in about 2 weeks.

Step 11 – Number Plates

Get new number plates made and drive the hell out of your new car…

[greg356a]

Very good summary about the steps involved and the order to tackle them.