Forgot to declare SORN - can we avoid the fine

[10110001]

Ive just phoned DVLA.

The RR and DeLorean don't need to be SORN because they've been off-road since before 1992 and VERA didn't become law until 1994. They aren't worried about the RK but commented the numberplate ownership should updated because it's probably worth more than the car.

If either is put on the road, then I will need to zero tax, or declare SORN each year thereafter.

Interestingly the DVLA say the RR was built in 1928 even though the documents say registered new in 1931. It's probably the RR factory storing their cars because of the Great Depression.

Never knew that! DVLA actually being useful!

Edit: gwc1000: looks like you beat me to it.

[patdavies]

Originally Posted by 10110001

Interestingly the DVLA say the RR was built in 1928 even though the documents say registered new in 1931. It's probably the RR factory storing their cars because of the Great Depression.

It's also entirely possible that RR built it in 1826 and shipped it as a chassis to the body builders. This was quite common at the time.

Of course, it wouldn't be registered until the body work was complete.

[wooly32]

Originally Posted by patrickq1

,if the car is off the road write a nice apoligy and explain it was a complete oversight and you really are not in a position to pay ,due to financial hardship and could they please consider your request also phone them with your apoligies i have found they really do listen and if you have extenuating circumstances and on any sort of dissability they will write it of and send you a letter
patrickq1

I did that,it got me nowhere.I phoned them up,was advised to put in writing why I had declared my old car SORN late.Yesterday got a letter saying i was deemed liable for the £80 fine.I aint paying it.What can they do?

[advisee]

Originally Posted by 10110001

Ive just phoned DVLA.

The RR and DeLorean don't need to be SORN because they've been off-road since before 1992 and VERA didn't become law until 1994. They aren't worried about the RK but commented the numberplate ownership should updated because it's probably worth more than the car.

Indeed, make sure you have a (new style) V5C showing your correct name and address.

DVLA say they won't, but many of us in the vintage vehicle fraternity think that their next trick will be to try and deny the registration plates of vehicles where the owner doesn't have a V5C in their name. There are already rumours that the V765 scheme is to cease.

Hope you get your docs through very soon, and the best of luck with your vehicles should you decide to put either on the road.

[10110001]

I havnt really kept up to date with vintage car ownership, but i'll certainly bear this in mind.

I dont anticipate putting them on the road for the moment, other priorities...