VIN Plate and V5 correlation

[V8burble]

I had a letter from DVLA saying that the MOT test recorded a different VIN number than is on the V5, and they are asking me to fill in a form stating what is actually written on the vin plate, and also on MOT and V5.

The only difference is that the suffix BW is not on the VIN plate. I seem to recall that this can open a can of worms. Any wisdom on this as to what to do?

[V8burble]

I had a letter from DVLA saying that the MOT test recorded a different VIN number than is on the V5, and they are asking me to fill in a form stating what is actually written on the vin plate, and also on MOT and V5.

The only difference is that the suffix BW is not on the VIN plate. I seem to recall that this can open a can of worms. Any wisdom on this as to what to do?

[V8burble]

Just do what the letter says and a replacement certificate will be sent to your address , it’s happened to me with my stag no issues , this can only happen if a tester has created a different record in error by an addition as you say BW or O to the vin plate because he or she doesn’t have the experience to know this about a stag vin plate , if another correct record is in the DVSA database then this triggers a marker because the of the registration plate , ask me how I know

[V8burble]

AKA they cannot resolve the issue.

With the 1969 rover, the owner had a failure to proceed with the test, until it was resolved (4 silly correspondences with dvla & a new plate making to match the 40 year old incorrect paper record!)

[V8burble]

The tester is required to take and or check the reg number and locate the vin plate details of which the last six digits are used to find the record in the vts if the record is correct then the vehicle appears to be selected for test , if it doesn’t then her or she has either inputted the incorrect details or the vehicle record does not exist and only then should a new record be created using the full vin number , the issues arise when an in correct record is created which can only be rectified by the DVSA staff , hence the issue posted by wheelz

[flying farmer]

Sounds like a good case for removing the VIN plate and adding the BW suffix so it matches the paperwork.
Has the car been converted to Manual at some time? and a previous owner has had a new plate stamped out but ommitted the BW suffix as it was now a manual box.

I used to have no end of problems with my Triumph estate due to the O for overdrive suffix as I believe the database records it as a 0 rather than an O

[jbuckl]

Sounds like a good case for removing the VIN plate and adding the BW suffix so it matches the paperwork.
Has the car been converted to Manual at some time? and a previous owner has had a new plate stamped out but ommitted the BW suffix as it was now a manual box.

I used to have no end of problems with my Triumph estate due to the O for overdrive suffix as I believe the database records it as a 0 rather than an O

The issue with the rover was a G on the plate, but a C on the paperwork…. But a 0 & a O seems particularly picky…. They did get picky…. 40 years after the error occurred.

Computer said ‘no’ and no common sense could be applied to join up the dots!

[Rigid]

BUMP
When I bought my Stag in August 21 I spotted early on that the last 0 on the V5 should have been a O - V5 states it is LD22600, but built in May 1971 so it is really LD2260-O.
I've found the copies of the original VE60 form and it is correct there (handwritted), the error starts with the first V5 (computerised) in 1977.
I've got a Heritage Certificate and have just raised a query with DVLA .
Wish me luck.

[Goldstar]

BUMP
When I bought my Stag in August 21 I spotted early on that the last 0 on the V5 should have been a O - V5 states it is LD22600, but built in May 1971 so it is really LD2260-O.
I've found the copies of the original VE60 form and it is correct there (handwritted), the error starts with the first V5 (computerised) in 1977.
I've got a Heritage Certificate and have just raised a query with DVLA .
Wish me luck.

“They’re all like that Sir”. Be great if you got them to accept a change though.

[mike@thenook]

I changed mine from auto to manual OD over 30 years ago now but I’ve never done anything about changing the VIN to reflect that or anything else other than insurance who are fully aware.
Reading all this I think the less DVLA are told the better!

[DJT]

BUMP
When I bought my Stag in August 21 I spotted early on that the last 0 on the V5 should have been a O - V5 states it is LD22600, but built in May 1971 so it is really LD2260-O.
I've found the copies of the original VE60 form and it is correct there (handwritted), the error starts with the first V5 (computerised) in 1977.
I've got a Heritage Certificate and have just raised a query with DVLA .
Wish me luck.

DVLA computer will not accept the letter O at the end of the VIN, so all the MOD cars have a 0 at the end. That is what I was told when the new system came into force many moons ago and the VIN for my first Stag got changed from O to 0.

[Rigid]

Thanks Dave, interesting.
Sounds like the system was designed for numbers only - probabvly something to do with it being the chassis 'number'.
I'll carry on and present my evidence as their email asks and see what happens - please allow 4 weeks etc.

[stagx790]

Regarding the vin on the plate it should never be changed. If you have an auto say with LD1234 BW and you change the gearbox to a manual don’t change the vin as it is a legal identification from original manufacturer. If you fit a new vin plate as yours was missing check it is spaced correctly with correct letters and numbers as new even if you have to check with BMIHT. Make sure O for o/d is spaced as BW or A is so as not to be confused with numbers. Don’t forget Stags were made without o/d so they will show LD 1234. If in doubt about correct vin check with BMIHT and get a certificate and make sure vin plate matches.

[marshman]

DVLA computer will not accept the letter O at the end of the VIN, so all the MOD cars have a 0 at the end. That is what I was told when the new system came into force many moons ago and the VIN for my first Stag got changed from O to 0.

From the evidence I have that appears to be true - Both my Dolly Sprint and Standard Vanguard chassis numbers should end DLO but both of them are down as DL0 i.e. last letter/number is zero not the letter O. I have the original buff log book for the Vanguard and it appears to be correctly shown as a letter O on there.

[jbuckl]

My sister updated her drivers license address to her new address…. Dvla returned it to her old address.

Be aware that is the level of incompetence at dvla.

Inbetween she was without a license …. They had lost it fro 2 months before finding it an incorrectly addressing it.