Just bought a 1968 MGBGT. It's been sat in a barn for years and has no V5. Do I just get in touch with DVLA with the chassis / engine number to get a new one? Also, is it age related (i.e. will it still be Tax-exempt)?
You need to fill in a V62 and pay £25.
Fill in a SORN at the same time to avoid potential problems.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/AdviceOnBuyingAndSellingAVehicle/DG_4022404
You get the original reg back assuming it hasn't officially been scrapped - don't know what happens then...
[Edited on 24/2/09 by iank]
You should get the original registration number unless it has since been allocated to another car, in which case they should issue an age related
plate. As IanK says - fill out the form and send your cheque along with a new SORN declaration. Hopefully DVLA will just accept it.
Has it been on SORN previously? Did you get a receipt with the car just in case??
is this the replacement for the audi then
do you have the reg number? on old tax disks, mots, bills etc
then you could either do a dvla vehicle check or an RAC data check and pull up its history, I used that for the Falcon
[Edited on 24/2/09 by Mr Whippy]
You should not have a problem with SORN even if you claim the V5.
I did this with my Austin 7 Special and they just returned the SORN application I sent with the V62.
Basically no need to SORN as the car was not taxed when SORN was introduced.
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Originally posted by minitici
You should not have a problem with SORN even if you claim the V5.
I did this with my Austin 7 Special and they just returned the SORN application I sent with the V62.
Basically no need to SORN as the car was not taxed when SORN was introduced.
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Originally posted by iank
It becomes a problem when you get the V5 changed to your name, as you need to SORN when it changes hands even if it's been off the road before the rule changes. At least that's what I understand to be how the system works. Better to waste 30 seconds filling in the form and removing all risk of a fine IMO.
) they actually
said it was at the discretion of the person who processed it ! so I SORN'd it at the same time to be safe 
hmm explains why my SORN application for the falcon hasn't arrived then
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Originally posted by iank
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Originally posted by minitici
You should not have a problem with SORN even if you claim the V5.
I did this with my Austin 7 Special and they just returned the SORN application I sent with the V62.
Basically no need to SORN as the car was not taxed when SORN was introduced.
It becomes a problem when you get the V5 changed to your name, as you need to SORN when it changes hands even if it's been off the road before the rule changes. At least that's what I understand to be how the system works. Better to waste 30 seconds filling in the form and removing all risk of a fine IMO.
Hoorah! Good news indeed! No road tax for my new toy (which will take ages to get anywhere near road-ready as it's a complete rust-bucket!).
PS - No Robert, it's not replacing the A6... this is though -
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Anyone want buy an Audi???
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Originally posted by scootz
PS - No Robert, it's not replacing the A6... this is though -
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When I got the V5C through for the Sylva, I SORNed immediately.
Haven't heard a cheep since and that is coming up for two years now.
I didn't do that... the previous owner did!
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Originally posted by scootz
I didn't do that... the previous owner did!
... meant the damage to the Merc in the photo.