Asking about recent success since, reading the posts here any success stories seem to be a few years back. Also, they have clearly "tightened up" procedures - they specifically state that failure to receive a reminder will not be sufficient excuse (I didn't). The "lost in the post" argument is also not accepted, as they require you to re-send it if no confirmation letter received within 4 weeks. There is a very legal-sounding letter posted by Danny Kiernan in the thread by RugbyPete - has anyone used it successfully? My van has been off-road for over 4 years and is undriveable. I had no reminder, and have also missed the deadline for reduction to 40 pounds. They want 80 pounds AND 30.84 in "duty arrears" - should I have to pay back-duty if no duty was due?!!!