Can you buy a car in the UK without a V5C?
News story Don’t buy a vehicle without a V5C (logbook) DVLA advises motorists not to buy a vehicle if it doesn’t have a V5C (logbook). Published 11 June 2015 From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Advice when buying a vehicle
Can you buy a car without a V5C logbook?
Advice when buying a vehicle If you buy a vehicle that doesn’t have a V5C vehicle registration certificate (log book), you may not be able to tax it. You’ll need to apply for a V5C logbookusing a V62 application which can take 6 weeks and costs £25.
How often do you need to get a MOT for a V5C?
How you register it depends on whether it has a V5C registration certificate (log book). You must get an MOT for your vehicle every year once it’s 3 years old. You must have insurance before you can use your vehicle on the road. You need to tax the vehicle before you can use it on the road.
Can a keeper tax a car without a V5C?
The new keeper won’t be able to tax the vehicle without it. Vehicle tax refund Once you tell DVLA that you’ve sold the vehicle you’ll receive an automatic refundfor any full months remaining tax and if you have a Direct Debit set up it will be cancelled. Share this page Share on Share on Facebook Share on Share on Twitter
How long has it been since I bought a VW?
The car was originally registered (to a VW dealer) back in the Spring, so the 90 days were already well past when I bought it. I’ve now spoken to the salesman and he’s certain the paperwork was sent off immediately, but promises to double-check with his Admin dept.
Why is there no news on my VW V5C?
And queries, call the dealership. If that’s not the case, it could be down to something as simple as the admin team have forgotten to send off the V5. The car was originally registered (to a VW dealer) back in the Spring, so the 90 days were already well past when I bought it.
When did I find out I no longer owned my V5C?
Got an email back in a couple of days confirming we no longer owned the car. The letter itself turned up just a couple of days ago but was dated 12th Sept, so Goodness knows where it’s been in the meantime. The V5C for the new car came pretty quickly though.
Is it possible to get a V5 car?
Apply for the V5. Odds are that you’ll get it. Worst case scenario is that the car is nicked and you lose £800, but it’s unlikely. Was it a 2011 plate one, with all the trimmings?