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Tinks1 - 16/6/08 at 11:58 AM

Hi Guy's

I know this question has probably been asked a 1000 times, but I am totally confused. I have contacted my local DVLA asking for a chassis number, they have sent me a a V55/5 and a form for filling in for the inspection. The DVLA have asked me to fill out the 2 forms, the V55/5 to me seems to relate to an import rather than a kit car, get and resubmit my request and I quote "with an MOT, reciepts and any relavent info". I understood that I required a VIN number for the SVA.

Could someone please clarify what the procedure is to get a VIN number.

many thanks, and sorry for asking the same questions again
John

pajsh - 16/6/08 at 03:08 PM

I think the general rule with the DVLA is don't ask just do it. Often it seems they don't know and are just as confused as you maybe.

If the rules are the same as 2 years ago you can just make it up, I did. Basically 17 charachters no 0's. Mine is BLACKBURN/STUBBS1.

Stamp it on the chassis and then fill in your SVA application. DVLA don't need to know until you apply for registration.

HTH

BenB - 16/6/08 at 03:32 PM

Sometimes they want to give you your VIN number, sometimes they prefer you to have chosen one....

but if you've chosen one for yourself and succesfully completed SVA unless that VIN is already in use there's very little they can do about it other than winge and complain....

phil m - 16/6/08 at 05:02 PM

Picked up my forms from the Swansea office - They had a lady trained up on kit cars!

She gave me the forms and the VIN number and interestingly said that Swansea no longer need to inspect the car themselves for the VIN or engine number as this has been done at the SVA.
She did also say that not all offices gave the same advice!

jollygreengiant - 16/6/08 at 05:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by BenB
unless that VIN is already in use there's very little they can do....


As said before on this site, seen at a kit car show, 2 YES TWO Luego's, both black, both V8's, Both registered, both have the SAME Chassis number.

COREdevelopments - 16/6/08 at 05:15 PM

hey phil when did you go to swansea dv
la? i went few mounths back, spoke to a man who said "HE was the one giving out vin numbers not me!!! what was the ladies name phil? also im near llanelli too!
oh ye forgot he alos said "HE was the only inspector for south wales!!

rob

[Edited on 16/6/08 by COREdevelopments]

DarrenW - 16/6/08 at 06:25 PM

I sent fax to local office and proposed a number. Had reply within a couple of days confirming it was OK to use.

phil m - 17/6/08 at 07:09 AM

Went to Swansea office a few weeks ago.

I SVA ed a car 3/4 years ago and dealt with a man called Mr Rees - apparently he has now gone and passed on the mantle to ----can't remember her name????????

The first time I did it we sort of worked it all out together!

COREdevelopments - 17/6/08 at 11:21 PM

phil i beg you please try and remember her name, as i may need to speak to her pretty soon. and really dont want to speak to the man i spoke to before. where abouts are you in llanelli? and are you building a mac1?
rob

richardh - 18/6/08 at 07:13 AM

i made my old cars one up ie robinh2b1972....
it was unique etc. this time mnr made mine up

i had to go to dvla office with car just to let them see the vin and engine no's.
why cant that part be left alone as sva and mot people check these at time of parerwork.
blinkin waste of their and my time

darrens - 18/6/08 at 02:26 PM

made mine up and sent them a letter asking If ok, got a letter back saying OK, (although it was a bit vauge!)