Am I right in assuming that a VIC test is when your engine and chassis numbers are checked to make sure that a cat C write off has not been rung?

I'm thinking about buying a car that's a cat C write off because it was towed in gear (an automatic) and the box and engine were mashed (big hole in the inlet manifold for a start).

I'd just chuck a new engine in and then get a VIC test. Where do you stand with the numbers not matching up? Also how much do they cost?

 

It's only an identity check i very much doubt they will even check engine numbers, we took a corsa up for vic a few years back that we had put an xe in and they diddnt even mention the engine. Costs around Ł40 iirc

 

fuck off you spam producing waste of space

 

Ok, thats cool, will mean I might go for it.

 

Swap the engine but just take along a pic or two of the swap just incase you get asked. It takes 10-15 mins for them to do it. Done a few in the past. Last one was bout 3 year ago and cost bout 35-40 quid.

If you want to drive the car to VOSA it must be insured and MOT'd but you don't need tax.