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Apply for v5

Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:18 am
by Ogri211
I have just purchased an old vehicle that has not been on the road since 1980,it is not on the system at DVLA but it has the registration number and I have the old green log book which if possible I would like to keep, has anyone any experience of getting a V 5 for a bike that has a registration but has not been on the road for over 40 years.

Re: Apply for v5

Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:42 am
by Wolfie
Try using a decent photocopier for the book and send them that one.. but otherwise no sorry.

Re: Apply for v5

Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:43 am
by johnnymoped
Yeah - you can send the old log book off never to be seen again.
Alternatively fill in a form V55 (I think) and enclose £25 for a new V5 - send some A4 pictures of vehicle, frame and engine numbers - always helps.
I am sure there will be a little backwards and forwards communications - just persevere Thumbs Up
I did manage to get a V for a bike i didn't even know the registration number of :shock:

Re: Apply for v5

Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:25 am
by Doctorpayday
Same as Mr. Moped.

Paid my £25 and sweated for a while in case I had bought a nicked bike.

All good in the end.

Doc

Re: Apply for v5

Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:34 pm
by Mitsui Spy
If it's no longer on the system I think you're looking at an age related plate or possibly a non-transferable version of the old plate. I've got the same situation.

Re: Apply for v5

Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:00 pm
by johnnymoped
Mitsui Spy wrote:If it's no longer on the system I think you're looking at an age related plate or possibly a non-transferable version of the old plate. I've got the same situation.
Yes James - had one come back non-transferable - better than age related though Thumbs Up

Re: Apply for v5

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:49 am
by Ogri211
I think I will just send all the forms with pictures, photo copys of the old mot's and log book and pay my £25 it is only an old Vespa scooter so Im sure they wont think it is a big major scam.