I have a UK registered Mitsubishi GTO grey import which I exported to Europe with my work.
When I brought it back the Vat man wanted the vat of a fictitious value it created from thin air.
Now I could prove it had been in UK before with UK plates ,it had come from Europe so should be no duty. But I didn't have the paperwork for it arriving in UK the first time(previous owner).
the amount was £150
Tried challenging it with the AA legal team (waste of time) the general opinion was its such a small amount why are you bothered...
So I paid up and have the receipt this time.....
God knows how they valued it no pictures no visit just a demand in the post.