Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 10:48 AM |
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Help – problems with DVLA inspection
Help – problems with DVLA inspection
Passed SVA yesterday so today went to the dvla in Nottingham to fill in registration paper work and book an inspection –
They were very helpful with the paper work but INSIST that I take the car to them for the inspection
Is there any way I can get them to come out to me to inspect the car as I don’t have any method of transporting it to them as They say I can not drive
it to the DVLA office!
Any ideas welcome – what have other people done.
I now understand other peoples frustration with the DVLA
Paul
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02GF74
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 10:55 AM |
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this is a stupid inconsistency - you can drive an unproven car to SVA but once it has been rigorously tested, you cannot drive to DVAL?
some centres will visit, mine didn't so I drove. 
The inspectors seemed pretty laid back and not nit picking pen pushers and even made comments about drivbing it back even though I did not admit
having driven it.
It is a risk.
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nib1980
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 11:06 AM |
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unfortunately nope, it';s the same down here in Northampton, and it's pointless arguing with them. I just hired a trailer for £30.
was quicker and easier than arguing
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caber
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 11:08 AM |
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I didn't ask so drove it to two inspections,first one at VOSA there were loads of police around looking at trucks but didn't say anything
to me! Basically they don't know the rules so if you say you are on the way to a pre-booked appointment for VIC i think they will not worry. My
car was insured on the chassis number so I could produce paperwork then and there if required.
Caber
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mac1ZR
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 11:31 AM |
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I had inspection at Nottingham, just drove it there!! Inspection took about 2minutes, and no questions were asked about i had got there. Would do the
same again as long as its insured
Chris
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smart51
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 11:51 AM |
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I drove mine to the inspection, reasoning that you are allowed to drive to SVA, MOT or to get any work done that is needed to pass either test. On
the way home, I was stopped by the police after driving through a number plate recognition camera that didn’t like me not having a number plate. The
policeman pointed out that the appointment letter said that the car had to be carried to the test. After a lot of explaining by me, he went to his
bike and radioed in. A little while later, he let me go with a warning that I wasn’t allowed to drive to the inspection. The fact that I admitted it
and had my licence and insurance documents with me seemed to help. His parting words were that they were looking for criminals, not people who had
made a genuine mistake.
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Dusty
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 12:11 PM |
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I don't believe that there is any legal doubt here. You are not allowed to drive an untaxed vehicle on the road except to specific prebooked
tests. These are laid down in law and include MOT and SVA. They do not include DVLA or VIC inspection. Your insurance is invalid if you are found to
be driving an untaxed vehicle. I agree it's ridiculous having just legaly driven to and from an SVA pass.
Yes you will probably get away with it in a police check and the DVLA inspector may or may not make a fuss. What would happen if you are unlucky
enough to have a crash when you are driving an untaxed and uninsured vehicle.
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MikeR
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 12:28 PM |
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Just book an MOT nearby the test centre....
its bending the law but its legal.
(ok so i'd probably hire a trailer - but its an idea)
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 12:40 PM |
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SOD IT
Just cost me another £100 to get a transport company to pick the car up and take it to the DVLA on Thursday morning for the inspection.
At this rate I will have to start saving up to pay for the number plates.
Paul
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 12:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dusty
I don't believe that there is any legal doubt here. You are not allowed to drive an untaxed vehicle on the road except to specific prebooked
tests. These are laid down in law and include MOT and SVA. They do not include DVLA or VIC inspection. Your insurance is invalid if you are found to
be driving an untaxed vehicle. I agree it's ridiculous having just legaly driven to and from an SVA pass.
Yes you will probably get away with it in a police check and the DVLA inspector may or may not make a fuss. What would happen if you are unlucky
enough to have a crash when you are driving an untaxed and uninsured vehicle.
DVLA web site on VIC
Motoring Vehicle Identity Check
Vehicle crime is a serious problem. It costs the economy an estimated £3 billion a year and it affects motorists directly by raising insurance
premiums. One aspect of vehicle crime is car ‘ringing’. This is a practice which involves passing off stolen cars as repaired, accident damaged
cars.
The Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme has been introduced as a deterrent to ringing. Since 7 April 2003, insurers must notify Driver and Vehicle
Licensing Agency (DVLA) of all cars ‘written off’ within salvage categories A, B or C. This notification will set a ‘VIC marker’ against the DVLA
vehicle record. Whilst a VIC marker remains set, DVLA will not issue a registration certificate V5C, or vehicle licence reminder V11. The VIC marker
will only be removed, when the car passes a VIC.
The VIC, is carried out by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). It is designed to confirm the car’s identity and helps ensure that the
genuine car is returned to the road. It takes around 20 minutes to complete and involves comparing the details on the DVLA vehicle record, against the
car presented. The VIC is a check of identity, it does not formally assess the quality of the repair or confirm roadworthiness. If you have any
concerns regarding these aspects, you should seek the opinion of an independent expert.
Once a car has passed a VIC the V5C issued will be annotated to show "substantially repaired and or accident damaged; identity checked on
dd/mm/ccyy".
Confirming if a VIC marker is set
to check if a VIC marker is set contact VOSA on 08706 060 440
VOSA can only conduct a VIC on a car which has a VIC marker set against the DVLA vehicle record
Applying for a VIC
a VIC is available at 56 VOSA locations
complete a VIC1 application form and submit it to VOSA, together with the correct fee
full instructions and the ‘Terms and Conditions’ are provided on the VIC1 application form
you will be notified of an appointment once VOSA has processed your application
VOSA Vehicle Identity Check test stations (VIC) Apply for a VIC test (VIC1 form) (opens new window) Test Type Normal Out of Hours
Vehicle Identity Check £36.00 £43.50
Appeals £36.00 £43.50
Taking the car for a VIC
repairs must be conducted and the car must be roadworthy and capable of being driven under its own power
if over 3 years old, the car must be covered by a valid MOT if it is to be driven to the VIC
the person driving the car must be insured to do so
the car must display front and rear number plates if it is to be driven to the VIC. For assistance in obtaining number plates, contact VOSA on 08706
060 440
a car can be driven directly to and from a pre-arranged VIC without road tax
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If think the lack of number plates are the key issue here when it comes to a pre registration check.
Ronnie 
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NS Dev
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 01:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul (Notts)
SOD IT
Just cost me another £100 to get a transport company to pick the car up and take it to the DVLA on Thursday morning for the inspection.
At this rate I will have to start saving up to pay for the number plates.
Paul
Err are you sure where they are inspecting it!!
I know that they usually inspect at the VOSA test centre, not the DVLA office, as there's no room there, though they may vary in that one.
PS they are pretty much useless, I maj MAJOR fall outs with notts VRO as they are the mirror opposite of the very helpful VOSA crowd there!!
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 06:28 PM |
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"a car can be driven directly to and from a pre-arranged VIC without road tax"
But not without number plates. As said above the tests you are allowed to drive to without tax are laid down in law (I believe it's the Vehicle
Excise & Registration Act 1994 (VERA). You can read it on www.opsi.gov.uk if you need something to send you to sleep Rightly or wrongly, DVLA
inspections are not one of them. I drove mine as at the time I did not know any better and DVLA had no problem. It's not really their concern
though, it's a matter for the Police.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 12/2/08 at 07:24 PM |
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When mine was checked at Peterborough DVLA I was told by the inspector that I could drive to inspection! It's about time DVLA got their act
together.
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