Sure is mate,you've answered my earlier post there as your not meant to send the green slip off under any circumstances as it's your only proof with the Dvla that you own the vehicle,but as I said it's really common for that to happen.as you said,Dvla local office,£25,job done.also,if the cars in your name and you lose the v5 they'll send you a new one within 3-4 days,their pretty good like that.