All vehicles entering the UK from outside the EEC that are less than 10 years old, require British National Type Approval (SVA). To ensure that they meet all UK build and safety requirments. You cannot register a vehicle in the UK without an SVA certificate.
The following documents will need to be submitted to the DVLA local office, photocopies are not acceptable.
completed application form V55/4 (for new vehicles) or V55/5 (for used vehicles) a £55.00 registration fee (if applicable)
the required fee for the licence
a current British certificate of insurance
foreign registration document and any other papers you have relating to the vehicle
evidence showing the date the vehicle was collected (normally the invoice from the supplier)
evidence of type approval
the appropriate HM Revenue and Customs form
C & E 386 - this form is issued by HMRC for a vehicle of any age personally imported from outside the EU