Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
Location: Carlisle
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How do I change the registration number?
I want to change the reg on the Disco. I have the number already as the car that had the number has now been scrapped (and registered scrapped). When I go onto the Gov website it's asking me for retention numbers etc. I just have the log book from the scrapped car. I'm not too sure what to do now. Anyone done this before?
Many thanks
24th Apr 2021 5:52 pm
D1SCD
Member Since: 13 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
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I may be wrong, but I think it's too late if it's been scrapped and can't be done.
24th Apr 2021 5:54 pm
philm
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D1SCD wrote:
I may be wrong, but I think it's too late if it's been scrapped and can't be done.
What I thought. I made sure I got my plate off Dark Bluie before she was exported, ie scrapped overseas.
24th Apr 2021 6:32 pm
al cope
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Yep, pretty sure you needed to put the reg onto a retention certificate before you scrapped the old motor.
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24th Apr 2021 7:34 pm
Down&Dirty
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As others have said if not on retention its gone
From the web
“If you have a registration plate on a car that you are selling or scrapping then you must make an application to retain the registration by assigning it to a Retention Document (V778). ... Once the vehicle changes ownership or becomes scrapped or written off the number plate is lost.”MY24 Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE
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24th Apr 2021 8:04 pm
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Do they do phone calls any more or are they still shirking from home?
24th Apr 2021 8:14 pm
RogB
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yeh they still do phone calls, and online chat (but that can more a hinderance than help sometimes depending on the person you get at DVLA)
definitely worth speaking to DVLA and the scrap yard to see what can be done. If you still have the V5 for the scrapped car in your possession and name then you may still be able to retain the number (cost £85) and transfer to a new car2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
and give covid or Brexit as your excuse for not following the process. Everyone else does
26th Apr 2021 8:24 am
SN
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If its not on a car then no V778, no reg.Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
26th Apr 2021 8:52 am
kirkyworld
Member Since: 01 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
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As said, if it's on a car it needs to be taxed and motd (or exempt) if it's not on the car it needs to be on a retention document. My guess is the reg is lost when the car was scrapped.
26th Apr 2021 9:11 am
motorworks
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I think the small print says that reg transfer is only allowed from a vehicle that has been taxed or SORN, without a break, for the past five years. MOT is only relevant to road tax.
If you have a vehicle which does not meet the above requirements, waiting some months (or years) may achieve complianceChris
26th Apr 2021 7:16 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
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You must have your V778 and new log book before you scrap or sell your vehicle - otherwise you’ll lose the right to use the private number.
This was taken direct from the DVLA websiteAndrew
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26th Apr 2021 8:41 pm
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Was the logbook in your name at the time of scrapping and how long ago was it scrapped?
You may be able to appeal this in light of the COVID shut down but only if the above two questions in your favour..
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