MK7
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 posted on 16/6/04 at 02:44 PM |
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PASSED!!!
I think I'm able to claim this as a first time pass, just about 
The inspection took just over 1 hour seeing as most of the inspection had been performed a couple of weeks ago before a leaky plastic petrol tank was
discovered which caused the test to be suspended.
Great bloke at Manchester, I can recommend going there for anyone that has the option. Very thorough but helpful too.
Nice complement from the inspector... he said he'd tested a Robin Hood this morning and he didn't like it at all wheras the MK drove and
felt great.
Back on with the registration plates (and off with the SVA Kit.
Thanks to JFos, Ox, MK Ninja and others for all the support in getting through.
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James
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 02:56 PM |
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Congratulations mate- well done!
James
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Mk-Ninja
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:17 PM |
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Well done Russell
That means no excuses for Sunday, Fully legal now.
I'm sure I've got one, just don't know where I've put it
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MK7
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:19 PM |
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Just need an MOT, due in on Friday and should be no problem
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Mk-Ninja
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:21 PM |
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What do you need an MOT for ?
I'm sure I've got one, just don't know where I've put it
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:31 PM |
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mrs patel at the post office would think a mac was some sort of an unhealthy burger
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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MK7
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:32 PM |
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DVLA said I will need one, mind you they said I wouldn't need an SVA and they were wrong on that point...
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Hellfire
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:39 PM |
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Why do you need an MOT if they've issued your registration. Didn't they issue a tax disc at the same time????????
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MK7
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:42 PM |
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I just called DVLA Swansea to verify this and their line is that, to be legal on the road, the car must not only be liscensed but must also have an
MOT. Obviously the SVA bit is a precursor to getting the car liscenced (normally).
I'm not expecting a fail, as far as I'm concerned it's just the shelling out of a few otherwise useful beer tokens.
I like to keep my nose clean...
[Edited on 16/6/04 by MK7]
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Hellfire
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 03:53 PM |
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Did you tell them your vehicle was manufactured in June 2004? This is what your V5 will state when its posted to you. This means you won't need
an MOT for 3 years, just like production cars.
If you're still uncertain, ring your LOCAL VRO/DVLA and save your beer tokens.
[Edited on 16-6-04 by Hellfire]
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MK7
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 04:14 PM |
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I've already got the car registered due to a slip up by the local DVLA. They also said I need an MOT certificate, indeed they said they
shouldn't have registered the car without one.
Having said that, the date of first registration on the V5 (or whatever it's called) does show as May 2004 so I suppose....
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MK7
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 04:25 PM |
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MOT Cancelled
Say no more...
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JoelP
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 05:48 PM |
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if you get caught driving without a mot, all you get is a polite letter asking you to comply with the law. Unless the car is dangerous obviously. I
once got a producer in a car i was test driving, and by the time i produced, the trader had sold the car and had no Mot to show. They werent overly
bothered.
plus as said, not needed anyway.
Beware! Bourettes is binfectious.
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CairB
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 08:08 PM |
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Well done Russell,
I'm jealous...mines off the road at the moment due to an engine transplant.
Don't sell it - enjoy it.
Cheers,
Colin
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 08:50 PM |
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sva pass
well done MK7, Its a great feeling isn't it.
hope to see it at newark on sunday.
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MK7
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 08:54 PM |
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I'll be there, weather permitting
and yes, it's a brilliant feeling.
Time now to start un-SVAing it...
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macspeedy
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| posted on 16/6/04 at 09:22 PM |
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well done
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Chris Leonard
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| posted on 23/6/04 at 03:34 PM |
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On the MOT issue
I got a letter back from the local DVLA in Chelmsford confiming I will get a W plate and asking me to send off the SVA cert and a list of other
things, Insurance cert, ID, V55/5 etc and a cheque for the road tax. they have crossed out the MOT cert bit so obviously I dont need an MOT.
SVA booked for 2nd July - fingers crossed
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MK7
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| posted on 23/6/04 at 04:15 PM |
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Nice one...
It's always nice to have someone whose talking from a position of experience rather than one of pure optimism
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j30fos
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| posted on 24/6/04 at 11:04 AM |
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Well done Russel, as you know I got mine regiistered at DVLA Manchester and I didn't need an MOT. I spoke to Gene Beaver she was great and
sorted the reg out over the counter in about 1 hour :-))) Just in time to enjoy the sodin rain :-( will get better though
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