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DVLA

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:01 pm
by hbr341
Hi
I bought a 1971 Firenza in sept sent off the v5 as you do got a letter back saying as there has been no activity on the car its been off the road for about 7 years, they need pictures of the car including the registration number vin number engine and number .I did all that sent it to them a few weeks later got another letter saying I need to get the car inspected and when they get the results they will decide what to do . Has anybody you know had problems getting the V5 for an older car mine is totally original all matching numbers genuine 24,700 miles but its very rusty.

Regards Chris.

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:06 pm
by Fred Dukes
All seems a bit heavy handed :shock: as a club we can do a inspection and a V765 to prove its identity - this is usually for lost log books or trying to get original reg no. etc - Dan used to do the form now passed to Mike Stanley.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ion-number

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:20 pm
by cooperman
Who do they say needs to carry out the inspection and what do they need from it?
Would a letter from the club be suitable?

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:24 pm
by Fred Dukes
Did you keep a copy of the V5C?

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:16 pm
by rizzo
This is now becoming quite common when cars have been off the road and certain info is changed or historic class is claimed, they are just establishing the vehicle is what it is, they will send out an inspector to check it over and take some piccys, if it all adds up and numbers tally it should be fine and you will receive a new V5, if its not you might have problems, generally they expect to see a complete vehicle.
If you want some more clarity on this message "Kapri" on Rods and sods or Retro rides, he has been involved with the DVLA and ACE for yonks.

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:06 pm
by hbr341
Hi
Thanks for your help I will book the inspection and hope for the best will keep you informed .

Regards Chris.

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:36 am
by VampireTigger
I've been through one of these for a Marcos. Was trying to reclaim the origianl number plate for the car, it had left the UK for South Africa and then been re-registered when it came back. The siginifcance was it was the last car Marcos built before going bust the first time. The fact both versions of the car had the same VIN number on the DVLA records didn't matter to them, they wanted to see it on the car. Inspection was fairly painless.

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:03 pm
by hbr341
Hi
I have had the inspection done the other day the chap who did it had drove up from Cornwall all seemed to go ok he took loads of pics of engine number mileage etc so its up to DVLA now he said could take up to 6 weeks before they make there decision .
Regards Chris.

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:22 pm
by hbr341
Hi
Got the V5 today very pleased but a fuss over nothing .

Regards Chris.

Re: DVLA

PostPosted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:51 pm
by droopsnoot
Good to know, my project hasn't been on the road for many years so I've been a bit concerned about this. No point me doing anything about it yet, especially if they might want to come and look at it.