In the majority of instances it is no longer a requirement to make a technical change when downplating a vehicle. Downplating is now carried out by declaration without examination provided a plating certificate is in force and the alterations do not affect the road safety of the vehicle. Downplating below 7.5t still requires a technical change.

Complete a VTG10 and take it to the local Goods Vehicle Testing Station along with the VTG6 & 7 or, fora new unregistered vehicle, the Certificate of Conformity and the fee. It is not necessary to take the vehicle and the original chassis plate should not be changed.