I have cleared up the grey area with using your own chasis number with Worcester DVLA they will not let you use your own. After 2 visits and several people they issued me we with a new one, although they said other DVLA centres may differ, this was a problem because I had already got an MOT & Insurance with my made up number

It's a nightmare area, if mine argues then I am going to insist they call the DVLA at Swansea who told me to make it up, I questioned them and they insisted I could.

Rich.

They must have changed the rules then. I registered my car in worcester about a year ago. No problem with the number I supplied.

Ben

Must depend on the way the wind is blowing and the weather

resurrecting this.

how does one get VIN? My formula 27 plate is blank. Do I need a number before SVA (hmm, should read my mag. again...)

but I know the lettering has to be permanent and over a certain size - so engraving should sort that or DIY with fine tip dremel

[Edited on 2/12/05 by 02GF74]

Yes, you will need a VIN number before SVA. Best bet is to contact your local DVLA and ask them if you can make it up or if they will issue you with one.