Caber
Ive just been told that before i fill in my SVA form that i need to fill in a V55/5 and get the car looked at by DVLA so they can give me a chassis
number. Is this correct, or can i just make one up?
Im confused about the actual process. I thought i just put a chassis number on the car goto SVa, then gotDVLA after form a Plate.
Any Ideas.
Thanks
I made my own number up and used an online vin checker to make sure that it didn't exist. You can have up to 17 numbers/letters, but there are
exceptions like no I's, etc. (you will have to look this up).
The chances are that your own vin will not exist. Just think of the odds of winning the lotto and you will understand why!
You will need a chassis number stamped on it or a welded plate for the sva man to check.
[Edited on 12/2/2008 by nitram38]
Online vin checker? Interesting where can I find that?
I wrote to my local DVLA with a proposed number and they replied saying it was OK.
OT, at the bottom of the letter they, (Stockton) suggested I use Newcastle, even though the Stockton office is closer!!!
The DVLA is designed to be baffled or baffling depending which side of the counter your on......
Steve
You have to use exactly 17 digits or DVLA computer system won't accept it and you will have to change it! Rules on vehicle identity check seem to
vary from office to office, in Edinburgh they make you take the car to the VOSA in Livingston where they have a nice little shed full of health and
safety equipment, just in case of I don't know what! The inspector wouldn't bend down to read the number on the floor of my car so wroe it
down wrong requiring a second inspection!
Caber
quote:
Originally posted by caber
You have to use exactly 17 digits or DVLA computer says no.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/RegisteringAVehicle/DG_4022316
Clear as mud 
[Edited on 12/2/08 by iank]
VINs don't have to be 17 characters. DVLA will try and say "computer says no" with anything else but if you explain they're
talking out of their anal sphincters and ask how then do they register Jap imports etc that have IIRC 15 digits. They went away and came back with the
decision that maybe my 16 character VIN wasn't so much of a problem after all.
Of course it's easier to get a 17 digit VIN number (I'd already done SVA on the 16 digit number and wasn't too enthused with their
suggestion of adding on another digit and repeating SVA!) and preferably discuss it with the local office you're going to be dealing with as some
like to decide on your VIN for you. Of course they may not choose one of your liking....
Chris
You'll be fine wth maidstone DVLA - you can make up your own VIN.
BTW they do the Build Up Inspection at the office (no home visits) and it is done after the SVA. I arranged my BUI for the afternoon of the SVA test
and popped in there on the way home.
If in doubt contact Maidstone DVLA. Unfortunately you have to call Swansea and ask to speak to the person dealing with kit car registration at
Maidstone. you leave a contact number and then the locals call you back later. I think the woman's name is Caroline
quote:
Originally posted by robinj66
Chris
You'll be fine wth maidstone DVLA - you can make up your own VIN.
BTW they do the Build Up Inspection at the office (no home visits) and it is done after the SVA. I arranged my BUI for the afternoon of the SVA test and popped in there on the way home.
If in doubt contact Maidstone DVLA. Unfortunately you have to call Swansea and ask to speak to the person dealing with kit car registration at Maidstone. you leave a contact number and then the locals call you back later. I think the woman's name is Caroline
coozer, about the vin checker, just do a search on google, there are plenty.
[Edited on 12/2/2008 by nitram38]
quote:
Originally posted by caber
You have to use exactly 17 digits or DVLA computer system won't accept it and you will have to change it!
Ask Russ Bost, I think he only has 11 digits for his chassis number