Now I'm all done, just thought I would put up the time it took from application to on the road, just for those who are about to embark on that fun filled final phase.

July 14th paperwork sent to VOSA
July 17th IVA Test paid and booked.
August 23rd IVA Test failed
September 10th IVA Re-test PASSED
September 10th Paperwork and IVA certificate sent to DVLA with fee's
September 17th Additional paperwork requested (but wasn't needed) sent to DVLA
September 27th Number plates issued and tax for 1st October
October 1st. Plates fitted, taxed and road legal.

Now here is the shocker

October 2nd V5C log book received!!!

Happy day's

Took me 6 weeks from launching IVA application to getting a date for the test!

That's good timescale! Hope mine goes as smooth!