More confusion.
I ended up speaking with the manager at the local DVLA and she phoned Swansea and spoke to the MASET team who apparently deal with kit cars.
They have said they dont just give out VIN numbers because you ask for one, they want me to fill out a Built Up Vehicle Inspection Report (V627) and a V55 first before they will consider giving me a VIN number...
I dont remember it being this difficult when I built my other car many moons ago?
I think I may just make up my own 17 digit chassis number and take it from there. N0P155UP1NBR3W3RY
Cheers
Stot