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• Volvo S40 - Missing documentation 18 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  of this month, I shall not be in possession of the documentation required to renew it. A phone call to the DVLA today confirmed that they have not received the V5C from the dealership and with a turnaround of 2 to 4 weeks for a new V5c to be issued in my name, there's little chance that I'll even
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - V5C incorrect tax class 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  ... Waited for the V5C to arrive, and there it is: the car has a taxation class of PLG rather than 'diesel car'. Emailed the DVLA and got this response: After investigation it appears when the vehicle was registered the CO2 emissions figure was not provided therefore the vehicle fell into the Private
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  Penalty kicks 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Government/DVLA is scamming motorists. In 2008 my wife sold her Vauxhall Corsa to the daughter of friend of a friend. The necessary slip on the V5C...
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  How can we update a V5C if we're in another country? 30 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have my car registered at my address and will transfer it to my wife as new main driver at her address (2 houses). Insurance is in place but...
• Validating a vehicles log book 27 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  To check whether a V5C or 'The logbook' certificate is genuine, prior to the purchase of a vehicle, they should ring the DVLA?s helpline on 0870 241 1878 or visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/motoring The DVLA has urged car buyers to check the serial number on the top right hand corner of the V5C
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  How do I get a new logbook? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car which has now had a crash. I can't find the V5C logbook and the scrap company can't scrap it as the previous owner still has outstanding...
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  I bought a car but the V5C is missing - what can I do? 1 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have taken delivery of a car from a dealer. On delivery the paper were missing the V5C and it came with a part completed V62. I have tried to register...
• Ford modeo - New car and taxing it with a v5C/2 thats says its invalid 23 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 03 plate mondeo and I can't tax it using the online service and using my v5c2 new keepers slip because it's saying the numbee is...
• V5c - Just when does the DVLA keep it? 10 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Ok, so just bought a car from a salvage dealer recently but they don't have the V5 so I have to apply to the DVLA for it; fine. But, why does the V5 end...
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  Is the simple act of merely retaining the V5C committing a criminal offence? 28 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is the simple act of merely retaining the V5C committing a criminal offence? I know about the pre-registered car and keeping the log book for three or...
• Ford Fiesta - First car confusion! (V5C question,cat d question) 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  replacing. However, my boyfriend reckons bad wheel alignment could be a symptom of something bad relating to the reason it's cat D - so should I stay clear? Another thing that raised alarms was that the V5C was not in the dealer's name but some woman's name and address. There was also a bit missing
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  I have a car that's been garaged since 1990 - do I need to SORN it before getting it put back on the road? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Q registration kit car which was last taxed and insured in 1990. Since then the vehicle has been in my garage. I have never declared SORN for...
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  My van was converted to a camper - do I need to change its status on the V5C? 22 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a secondhand Volkswagen T5, which was professionally converted to a pop-top camper. It is still registered with the DVLA as a transporter...
• re-registering, MOT & tax 10 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  ) are... - I was given the V5C when I bought the car, but the trade seller didn't sign it. We were rushed in completing so I'm wondering if this just got forgotten. - I notice on the V5C the ownership hasn't changed from the leasing company to the trade seller. HOWEVER, section 9 of the V5C is missing
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  What should I look for when buying a used van? 8 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've found what looks like a great deal on a van (2017 Renault Trafic, 20,000 miles, £14,250). Is there anything in particular I should be looking out...
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  Can I tax a car without a V5? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a car without a V5C (it's in the post to former owner). Is there any way I can tax it? I do have the old V11 with various codes on it.
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  How do we change ownership of our car to our daughter? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is about to sell her car. I am going to give her mine. What is the sequence of change in ownership of mine, taxing it and insuring it in my...
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  Does a V5C have to be in my name in order to insure a car? 19 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new car for my wife but despite giving verbal and written instructions to the dealer, she would be the new keeper, they registered the V5C in...
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  Why does our new "one previous owner" car now have two previous owners? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In October 2012 I purchased a Ford Fiesta, 2010 plate, 8000 miles from a main dealer. We were told it had one previous owner. After a delay due to the...
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  Can't get the V5 for our new car for another three months - is this normal? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently purchased a pre-registered Renault Scenic. She paid cash. She was never presented with the V5C to countersign for transfer of ownership....