HGV medical renewal

[STO]

My HGV license is soon to expire, I'm 55 and will need a medical, haven't driven anything over 7.5 tonnes for about 15 years and unlikely/don't want to. But do need to keep my 7.5 entitlement. I passed my car test in 1984 so have grandfather rights on that? Or do I need a medical? My license says it's valid until 2037, thanks in advance for any advice.
Just to add I don't think a medical would be a problem, just don't want the expense /hassle etc.

[Venisonpie]

On mine it has different expiry dates for each class of vehicle, is that the same for you?

[STO]

It does,but it's the way the renewal just refers to lorry and bus no mention of classes.

[Venisonpie]

STO said:

It does,but it's the way the renewal just refers to lorry and bus no mention of classes.

I think you'll need to do the medical, I had a 7.5t entitlement from my car test and passed my (then class 1) 4 years later. I needed a medial last year when I turned 50, suspect you will too at 55.

[R0G]

pre 1997 LGV C1 will not need a D4 medical until age 70

Other LGV categories gained by passing a LGV test including the hidden C1 covered by the C can be gained back by passing a D4 medical in the future (no time limit) if they are left to lapse

[Venisonpie]

R0G said:

pre 1997 LGV C1 will not need a D4 medical until age 70

Other LGV categories gained by passing a LGV test including the hidden C1 covered by the C can be gained back by passing a D4 medical in the future (no time limit) if they are left to lapse

This is better advice than mine.

[STO]

Venisonpie said:

R0G said:

pre 1997 LGV C1 will not need a D4 medical until age 70

Other LGV categories gained by passing a LGV test including the hidden C1 covered by the C can be gained back by passing a D4 medical in the future (no time limit) if they are left to lapse

This is better advice than mine.

Thanks guys this is what I want to hear, though my boss is taking about paying for it anyway.

[onesickpuppy]

Just a heads up - don’t use your GP for a medical as they charge a fortune. I use d4drivers.uk and it costs me (I think) about £50, and that includes the eye test if required.