Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by Revenue that it provides public access to a vehicle valuation database via an online VRT calculator, which is located on its website at . This VRT calculator is dual purpose and can be used to show the Open Market Selling Price ‘OMSP’ and VRT payable on imported vehicles as well as the ‘OMSP’ and VRT repayable on exported vehicles.  

When using the calculator, the customer is provided with the option to select either a ‘vehicle VRT calculation’ or a ‘vehicle export enquiry’. Once the selection is made the VRT calculator takes account of the different rules that apply in arriving at a VRT payable amount as compared to a VRT repayable amount and I am assured it is operating correctly in this regard. 

The calculator will provide different values if the user is not perfectly consistent in the inputs and selections made in each enquiry, such as mileage, age, transmission, doors, engine type, body type, engine capacity, and version. It will also provide different values if both enquiries are not made on the same day, and Revenue has amended the valuation details in the relevant statistical code.

Finally, Revenue has confirmed to me that its Central Vehicle Office will contact the Deputy’s office to ascertain if he wishes to discuss a specific case.