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- Vintage Autocare Ltd
Vintage Autocare Ltd
- Company number
- 12158869
- Incorporated
- 15 Aug 20197 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 505, 17 Holywell Hill, St Albans, Herts, AL1 1DT
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Vintage Autocare Ltd is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in St Albans, company number 12158869, one of 30 vehicle repair garages in St Albans. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 August 2026.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £331 (+807.3%) on the year before, to £372.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £33K against £9,218 owed within a year: 3.5 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, up from 1 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2020 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2024 | £372 | £33K | £9,218 | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £41 | £50K | £22K | 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £187 | £41K | £17K | 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £206 | £19K | £5,307 | 3 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £388 | £8,764 | 1 |
Where Vintage Autocare Ltd is registered
The registered office is in St Albans (AL1), in the St Albans local authority area, East of England. Show AL1 1DT on a map.
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What happens if Vintage Autocare Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £375 (£750 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 Feb 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 12158869
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 August 2019 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 505, 17 Holywell Hill, St Albans, Herts, AL1 1DT
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 August 2025
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
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Other active vehicle repair garages registered in St Albans.
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- BCG Auto Ltd2017
- C J Watson Limited2003
- D H Auto Services (Luton) Limited2010
- D&D Auto Refine Ltd2025
- David Peter (Holdings) Ltd2022
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Frequently asked questions
When are Vintage Autocare Ltd's accounts due?
Vintage Autocare Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 August 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Vintage Autocare Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 August 2025, due by 31 August 2026, and one for the period to 30 November 2025, due by 30 November 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Vintage Autocare Ltd still trading?
Vintage Autocare Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 Oct 2026). Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Vintage Autocare Ltd do?
Vintage Autocare Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Vintage Autocare Ltd?
Vintage Autocare Ltd was incorporated on 15 August 2019, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if Vintage Autocare Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Vintage Autocare Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.