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Old 12 March 2012, 06:13 PM
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Anybody know how or got a link for the Legalitys of converting a van into a passenger vehicle? i.e. seat belts/fixing/access etc. Also what VOSA/DFt/DVLA tests would be required (if any)
Old 12 March 2012, 06:34 PM
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I almost had this done with a Ford Transit Connect.

The Ford dealer was going to do it, so no problems with any legalities/insurance.
You'd really need to have a van with a side loading door.

As it was, I ended up buying something else.
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I have a VW T5 which was converted from a panel van to a window van , didn't have to have checks , but the MOT will check the seat and belts ect

I had to send before and after pictures to the DVLA to get the VAN reclassified , as a window van the speed limits are higher , and then insure it as a window van
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Originally Posted by Godspeed Brakes
I have a VW T5 which was converted from a panel van to a window van , didn't have to have checks , but the MOT will check the seat and belts ect

I had to send before and after pictures to the DVLA to get the VAN reclassified , as a window van the speed limits are higher , and then insure it as a window van
did it affect the insurance much as im thinking of turning the work van into a crew cab,.
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