f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

If I wanted a specific registration - not cherished as such, but a previously issued plate how would I go about acquring it?

Does anyone here know?

It was originally issued on a mid 80s Fiesta that has a vehicle status of unlicensed on the DVLA datanase and has not been taxed since 2005. I suepect the vehicle is dead, but don't know for sure.

Reluctant to use once of these cherished plate services as they will no doubt lump a large profit into the equation.

Would be good if I could find the last registered owner and contact them I guess or am I wide of the mark?

jods

I think the vehicle it is on has to be taxed / mot in order to get it transferred to another vehicle.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Intersted also, as I let a plate go years ago that I'd like to get back.

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

The chances are like you say the car has been scrapped and for that reason the plate will no longer be available due to the car not being roadworthy and you can only transfer a plate with a current MOT and tax, It might be possible they will give you a bit more info but i doubt it if going off any of my conversations with the DVLA i have had in the past.

Trippie

iTrader: (1)

See if it's insured/on the road via this
http://ownvehicle.askmid.com/
at least you will know if its on the road or not....

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

As I said in my first post it's not been taxed since 2005 so not on the road.

Didn't realise you could only transfer if the car was on the road in which case it looks like I'm out of luck.

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

Check the dvla as they also sell pates, its funny as they even sell the plates which people will obviously modify the spaces but they go to auction so DVLA can cream the cash in.

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

Could it not be sitting somewhere untaxed and uninsured?

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

Yeah, but it won't have an MOT and it seems to need that to transfer the plate.

No biggy, would just have been a nice to have.

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

But they won't sell plates that have been issued will they?

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Nope, Its all to do with vehicle identity fraud apparently

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

What about a plate that has never been issued, but is not on the DVLA website?

GlesgaKiss

Any way of finding out who owns a car using the reg. number? Is this the reg from your first car you're looking for? I wouldn't mind having mine either. In fact, I wouldn't mind having the whole car. I remember seeing it somewhere over the last year, but I can't remember where, and apparently it isn't insured at the mo.

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

Not sure if this would help?

http://www.experian.co.uk/automotive...enquiries.html

Leslie

It is certainly worth enquiring to see if it is available, if the car has been scrapped it would be and DVLA will sell it to you.

Les

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

I'm sure it has to transferred before the car is scrapped or the plate is then gone as well.

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

Sadly not the case Les, that is what I thought too... until yesterday. Seemed logical to assume, but alas.

Here is the relevant quote from the DVLA website;

Linky here;

http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov....ite-usage.html

Leslie

Yes I see-what a shame. Well you might just be able to find the present owner of the car and get the registration onto a retention certificate which is then made over to you. I think that path might work if the car has not been officially scrapped.

Les

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

The reg I want is on a Corsa.Is there anyway I can find the owner?