Spinal
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2004
- Messages
- 4,806
- Location
- between Uxbridge and the Alps
- Car
- x254, G350, Duster, S320, Mach1, 900ss and a few more
I have a small problem... and am getting really annoyed at the DVLA.
I have two new cars, both with the tax disc expiring on Wednesday. I don't intent to re-tax either for a few months while I get one ready...
That said, how do I declare SORN on these?
The new keeper slip has a 12-digit reference number, not an 11-digit one as needed by the online tax system. So the online system can't be used (I tried).
So next, I goto my local post office, and try to declare SORN. They couldn't do it either. I can get a new tax disk, but I cannot declare them SORN with only the new keeper supplement.
So in desperation I call the DVLA. A helpful message tells me that their 270 lines are busy (do they really only have 270 lines for all of the UK?). After 30 minutes of trying and holding, I get through.
"Sorry sir, as your name is not the same as the registered keeper, we cannot declare it SORN for you. We can send you a form V890 to fill out, or you can download it online - but you're still liable to be fined between the 1st of October and when we process the form. Or wait until you have the V5, and then declare SORN, but again, you're liable to be fined".
I mean... seriously?!
So I have to apply for SORN, but they won't let me do so...
M.
I have two new cars, both with the tax disc expiring on Wednesday. I don't intent to re-tax either for a few months while I get one ready...
That said, how do I declare SORN on these?
The new keeper slip has a 12-digit reference number, not an 11-digit one as needed by the online tax system. So the online system can't be used (I tried).
So next, I goto my local post office, and try to declare SORN. They couldn't do it either. I can get a new tax disk, but I cannot declare them SORN with only the new keeper supplement.
So in desperation I call the DVLA. A helpful message tells me that their 270 lines are busy (do they really only have 270 lines for all of the UK?). After 30 minutes of trying and holding, I get through.
"Sorry sir, as your name is not the same as the registered keeper, we cannot declare it SORN for you. We can send you a form V890 to fill out, or you can download it online - but you're still liable to be fined between the 1st of October and when we process the form. Or wait until you have the V5, and then declare SORN, but again, you're liable to be fined".
I mean... seriously?!
So I have to apply for SORN, but they won't let me do so...
M.