Well, that seems pretty definitive. Oh well. Thanks again. That has helped a lot.

to add to that... Have no problem with paying a fine for not keeping my car details up date, seems fair in a "dealing with the DVLA" sort of way. The problem is the CCJ, I don't like the idea of having a 'criminal record', or having my credit rating affected. Would it be possible to pay a fine for not updating my home address details, and have the CCJ set aside on the basis that it was for 'the wrong fine'? (The impression I get is that from the DVLA and a legal perspective I was definitely in the wrong and they basically don't care whether a CCJ is a fair penalty or not, which doesn't seem very equitable)

When I got in touch with them to enquire about this they took my current details, but they did that so the receipt of payment could be sent. Whether they changed my record or not, no idea - sounds as if I should definitely chase that. Not great news, but thanks anyway.

Recently discovered that I have a CCJ on my credit report for about a year ago which I had no idea existed. Did a bit of digging and it turns out the DVLA issued a £100 fine to the address they had on record for me because my road tax was out of date (at the time I went to the car pound, paid up and thought that was the end of it). The problem was that I had not updated their records for my address so I didn't get the letters and had no idea they were trying to fine me. I've now paid the fine (apparently an admission of guilt) but would like to have the judgement set aside - I understand why it has happened but it seems like a hefty penalty for not keeping my address records updated with the DVLA. So finally - can anyone advise me what my chances are if I apply to the court for the CCJ to be set aside? My grounds would be that I did not recieve notice of the fine. The impression I get from reading the threads here are that the court will say it was my responsibility to keep my car taxed, the DVLA records up to date etc. but I didn't see a case just like mine so thought it was worth asking. Any help appreciated, Thanks,