My bro purchsed a Renault Clio from a friend as a runabout and now wants to shift it on. He chased the DVLA to get his V5.

They told him the car was written off and needs a test doing before they will issue the V5. He's had no problems insuring it and neither did his mate that he got it from.

The DVLA were their usual helpful selfs and won't give him any information for him to try and sort out what's happened.

Can anybody help please

 

Sounds like it has been classed as a Cat C salvage at some time. If i remember right you need to contact a local dvla office and organize for it to be inspected. Then they will let you have a logbook.

 

What will they check on thi inspection as the car is barely roadworthy but is to be swapped with a guy for spares but want's to keep it all legal and above board to prevent any comeback on him

 

They basically check that the i.d is correct however i believe they also check that the repairs have been carried out. (not really sure how indepth the test is). i do know the logbook will be marked up to show that it has been inspected by them.
I'm certain there is some info on this on the dvla website.

 

DVLA don't recommend buying a car without a V5 - if there's no problem with the car then let them test it. Should've HPI'd it before he bought it really, but then people don't tend to bother when buying off mates (especially daft if you ask me, as at least with a dealer you have some come back)

Car is probably a certain category write off hence requiring an inspection.....or maybe it shouldn't have gone back on the road hence no V5?

 

Cheers for the replies Peeps.

The car only cost my Bro Ł500 so he just wanted something that would get him to work and back. It drove ok and had MOT and tax so he brought it.

 

UPDATE

Bro just spoke to his mate who told him somebody drove into it damaging the wing and the insurance company paid out and he repaired it. He still has the V5 from when he brought it years ago.

Is it possible the DVLA or the insurance company have cocked up?

 

Car will need a VIC check done.... basically to make sure its not a ringer... had this done on an Astra last year

 

nope mate, dvla have prb wrote it off and hes bought it back of em and they want a inspection to prove its not been rung

there fooking hopless as they wont tell ya anything till they see the car and then it can be too late, i told em my car was stripped ect, can i still transfer the plate, they saod they could either transfer the plate OR if the cars not a total car the will revoke my roght to the place and issue it with a Q plate

quite a jump there, i asked what i needed to do to male sure and they said they cant confirm unless they see the car to comment , so within that time its a q plate and i loose the plate

good news is i managed to sort the mot for it and the cars getting tax at the end of the month

 

Just copied this hope this clears everything up


The VIC Scheme – what you need to know
Believed correct 2.5.03
Vehicles with a notification date of before 6.4.03 are NOT included

1. What is the VIC scheme?

In 2003 the DVLA are introducing a number of measures aimed at reducing vehicle crime. One of these initiatives is the Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme. From the 7th of April 2003 all Cat C vehicles notified to DVLA will have to undergo a Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) before they can be returned to the road. The identity check will help to confirm that details of the vehicle being returned to the road match the record held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The check is not to confirm if the vehicle is roadworthy.

2.Which vehicles will the VIC Scheme affect?

*** Vehicles with a notification date of before 6.4.03 are excluded ***
Category D & X vehicles will NOT have to undergo a VIC inspection – the scheme only applies to cat C vehicles that are notified to DVLA on or after the 7th of April 2003 that you wish to return to the road. Please note that if the vehicle has been damaged it must be substantially repaired prior to undergoing the VIC

3. How do I put a vehicle through a VIC?

You must apply to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (the new name for the Vehicle Inspectorate from 1st April 2003) to carry out the VIC. You will need to complete an application providing information such as the VIN number and the registration; a copy of the V5 is not required. A fee is payable in advance (currently Ł35) and application forms will be available from the following:
Any Vehicle and Operator Services test station;
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, Welcombe House, 91-92 The Strand, Swansea, SA1 2DH
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Web site at www.via.gov.uk

Once they receive your application and fee, VOSA will book an appointment for you. You can liaise with individual test stations with regard to dates and times for inspection(s), and the tests should normally be carried out within days.


4. What does a VIC involve?

The check will take approximately 30 minutes. It will involve comparing vehicle details with information held by the DVLA - for example details of the vehicle identification number, make, model, colour and engine number. The check will also compare the record of previous accident damage with evidence of damage repair. Other components may also be checked to confirm the age and identity of the car.

5. What happens when a vehicle passes the VIC?

When a vehicle passes the VIC the result will be stored on computer by the DVLA, the person who took the vehicle for the VIC will be given written confirmation that it has passed the VIC on the day of the inspection. Only when a vehicle has passed can you apply for the V5 document.

6. What happens if the vehicle fails the VIC?

If VOSA cannot confirm the vehicle's identity, it will fail the VIC. The police will be informed that the vehicle's identity appears to have been altered. The vehicle will not be impounded and you have the ability to appeal this decision and must contact the VOSA to do so.

Steve

 

As above lol

Contact your local VOSA station, we use the one at Leighton Buzzard as its quite big and they're pretty helpful.