Is my dad's GTR exempt from VRT?

Hi,

My dad is thinking about moving to Ireland for good from a different European country and he would like to bring his left-hand-drive 2015 Nissan GT-R with him. He has owned the car for over eight months now. Would he be exempt ftom VRT, VAT and duty charge? It's hard to calculate the VRT on this car but I think it could be around €30k?!

Thanks, Paul

Paul Mikolajczyk (Galway)

Feb 2021 Filed under: VRT

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Expert answer

Hi Paul,

Yes, VRT on a GT-R would be monstrous, appropriately enough for a car known as ‘Godzilla.’ Happily, yes, if your dad is permanently moving to Ireland, and can demonstrate proof of his new address and residency, then he’ll be exempt from VRT and the car is too old now to incur any VAT charges. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe