Chassis number issues.

[rdodger]

So I might be a little ahead of myself since I don't even have a chassis kit yet but I thought I would get things moving with a chassis number.

I used the standard letter from here and sent it to my local DVLA office (Trafford)

In return I received a letter telling me I couldn't have a chassis number until the car had been inspected at their office or the local VOSA station along with form V627/1 Built up vehicle inspection form. This for relates to rebuilt cars using a replacement body or chassis of the same construction. ie a reshell. Not a kit car. They also sent a form to apply for a first tax disc.

I wouldn't mind but the reference they put on the letter is Lotus 7 Kit car.

So do I write back explaining it is a kit car and needs IVA etc or just try a different office?

I believe I can make my own chassis number up? Does this lead to potential problems?

Cheers

[steve8274]

hi
i`m having a little trouble with dvla at trafford at moment.
rang them up, told them what i was building (near the end of build now if only i could sort my electrics out!!!)
they sent me a chassis number and few forms out
few weeks later, they said they needed to see iva inspection report.
after ringing and unable to get through, i sent them a letter again explaining the situation.
they rang me up and said they cant keep the file open for so long (only been couple of months) and i would have to reapply when i apply for iva.
strangely on my letter, they keep referring to my donor vehicle.
and the guy at the office said chassis number would still be valid!
no idea whats going to happen when i finally get my car inspected
i found them to be very unhelpful
good luck
steve

[rdodger]

Weird they seem to think they are reshelled cars perhaps?

I think I will try a different office.

[Ashtonr]

Can anyone clarify? You need your chasis number stamped on the Offside of the chassis somewhere easily visible you also need a vin plate whch can be bonded or somehow permanently fixed to the car where does this need to go ? The IVA manual is vague as is the letter from vosa I have do I only need the VIN on this additinal plate or anything else ?

[Cyberbeej]

this thread has just reminded me that i sent a letter to my local DVLA office (Glasgow) about 6 weeks ago and i haven't heard andthing back yet........?

I think i phone call may be in order. How long has everybody else had to wait for a response?

[Ashtonr]

Got mine four days after writing the letter

[ayjay]

Got mine by return from Chester.

[rdodger]

I will give Chester a go.

[ayjay]

I used Ash,s draft letter its on a sticky somewhere;)

[rdodger]

I used Ash,s draft letter its on a sticky somewhere;)

That's what I used :mad:

Lets hope Chester see sense. I have used my girlfriends address in N Wales so it shouldn't look odd that I am using a different office.

[big_wasa]

I also used the AshG draft and had no problems with Peterborough. Took about three weeks due to two bank holidays on the bounce.