Trailer Type Approval

We are the first UK privately owned VOSA station to offer 01 and 02 IVA type approval services. Customers wishing to type approve please read below or call 01784 450155 for details. Type approve don't get let behind.

Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA)

Individual Vehicle Approval) is a UK national scheme and the most likely route for those manufacturing or importing single vehicles or very small numbers. IVA does not require CoP as it is based upon inspecting each vehicle, although most bodybuilders and converters will work with manufacturers to ensure there is no warranty compromise. Under IVA, vehicles have to be inspected by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) in Great Britain or the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland.

Trailer

Historically, some European Member States may have operated their own set of national requirements for trailers. However, Directive 2007/46/EC introduced the basis of a European wide certification scheme for these vehicles which is currently being phased in. Existing National arrangements will apply until the application dates outlined below. The key application dates are:

Category	New Type Optional	New Type Mandatory	Existing Type Mandatory
O1, O2, O3 and O4 trailers - Incomplete and Complete	29th April 2009	29th October 2010	29th October 2012
O1, O2, O3 and O4 trailers - Completed	29th April 2009	29th October 2011	29th October 2013
O1, O2, O3 and O4 trailers - Special Purpose	29th April 2009	29th October 2012	29th October 2014