DVLA Frustrating !

Norman2CV · 10th May 2022, 08:23

It has been several weeks since I bought my lovely Damson Red 75 from the widow of the Gentleman owner, it was his pride and joy and the condition shows this. After some basic servicing and minor jobs it passed the MOT with no advisories and I intended to put some tax on it and enjoy using it. However the V5 could not be found so some weeks ago I applied for another, sent off a V62 and £25 but after not receiving one I managed to speak to DVLA on the phone who tell me it could be another 6 weeks !
So frustrating, the car is still sat in my yard and can not be driven !

Lagetha · 10th May 2022, 08:40

I bought my 75 just over a month ago. It was previously in the DISABLED tax class, so I couldn't tax it online, and had to do this at a Post Office. A couple of days ago I received an acknowledgement of my wish to transfer ownership to myself, and that a V5 in my name will follow in the next 1-2 weeks.

dave lincs · 10th May 2022, 08:41

Check online and see if a v5 has been issued if so just apply for replacement they usually arrive within a week

Martin Butler · 10th May 2022, 14:28

i had a similar situation with my 75, In my case the previous owner lost the V5, so, I had to go down the v62 Route, and couldn't tax it, until they had done the log book change, a wait of 6 weeks, and nothing can be done, until they have changed the registered owner. and I had to store it round on a friends drive. for the whole time.

10th May 2022, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Lagetha

I bought my 75 just over a month ago. It was previously in the DISABLED tax class, so I couldn't tax it online, and had to do this at a Post Office. A couple of days ago I received an acknowledgement of my wish to transfer ownership to myself, and that a V5 in my name will follow in the next 1-2 weeks.

Same with my ZT, seamless process and once finished at the PO I was fine to drive it.

Heddy · 10th May 2022, 20:44

I imported my Golf from the I.O.M, re registered here, asked for a UK log book...6 weeks. They insisted I taxed it for 12 months too.

Norman2CV · 10th May 2022, 20:49

Some progress, I just found out that DVLA has written to the Gentleman's widow to ask who the new owner of the car is, so I guess something is happening. The car is sat in my yard with 2CVs and Ferguson tractors and has been admired several times by the most unexpected people. I dont really have anything modern in my yard but in a strange way the stylish 75 sort of fits in !

VVC-Geeza · 11th May 2022, 16:01

I was listening to a radio phone in yesterday about prolonged delays people were experiencing both with the DVLA and the passport office.It was blamed solely on the number of staff still unnecessarily working from home.

10th May 2022, 08:23	#1
Norman2CV Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon. Pre Production. Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Callington Posts: 90 Thanks: 40 Thanked 72 Times in 25 Posts	DVLA Frustrating ! It has been several weeks since I bought my lovely Damson Red 75 from the widow of the Gentleman owner, it was his pride and joy and the condition shows this. After some basic servicing and minor jobs it passed the MOT with no advisories and I intended to put some tax on it and enjoy using it. However the V5 could not be found so some weeks ago I applied for another, sent off a V62 and £25 but after not receiving one I managed to speak to DVLA on the phone who tell me it could be another 6 weeks ! So frustrating, the car is still sat in my yard and can not be driven !

10th May 2022, 08:40	#2
Lagetha Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bolton Posts: 305 Thanks: 180 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	I bought my 75 just over a month ago. It was previously in the DISABLED tax class, so I couldn't tax it online, and had to do this at a Post Office. A couple of days ago I received an acknowledgement of my wish to transfer ownership to myself, and that a V5 in my name will follow in the next 1-2 weeks. __________________ I am Kevin, the car is my Viking shield-maiden, Lagetha! 2000 Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE in Moonstone Green/Black Leather seats and Sandstone Beige Interior (purchased 10 April 2022) 2002 Rover 25 2.0 IL TurboDiesel - gone but not forgotten, you can follow Deric's adventures on YouTube at Boaty's World and Project Nigel. AllegroMan is restoring Deric now. (Owned 25/10/2022-15/05/2023)

11th May 2022, 16:01	#8
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,756 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I was listening to a radio phone in yesterday about prolonged delays people were experiencing both with the DVLA and the passport office.It was blamed solely on the number of staff still unnecessarily working from home. __________________

10th May 2022, 08:41	#3
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,409 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Check online and see if a v5 has been issued if so just apply for replacement they usually arrive within a week

10th May 2022, 14:28	#4
Martin Butler Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: St Leonards Posts: 352 Thanks: 46 Thanked 72 Times in 49 Posts	i had a similar situation with my 75, In my case the previous owner lost the V5, so, I had to go down the v62 Route, and couldn't tax it, until they had done the log book change, a wait of 6 weeks, and nothing can be done, until they have changed the registered owner. and I had to store it round on a friends drive. for the whole time.

10th May 2022, 20:44	#6
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I imported my Golf from the I.O.M, re registered here, asked for a UK log book...6 weeks. They insisted I taxed it for 12 months too.

10th May 2022, 20:49	#7
Norman2CV Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon. Pre Production. Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Callington Posts: 90 Thanks: 40 Thanked 72 Times in 25 Posts	Some progress, I just found out that DVLA has written to the Gentleman's widow to ask who the new owner of the car is, so I guess something is happening. The car is sat in my yard with 2CVs and Ferguson tractors and has been admired several times by the most unexpected people. I dont really have anything modern in my yard but in a strange way the stylish 75 sort of fits in !