SORN issue

[clk320x]

I dont see a problem?
The screenshot you posted says it can take 5 days, its not a "rule"
Its not an error, its procedure.

Youre trying to do something which it states doesn't update immediately.

Maybe I’m just being paranoid

TBH my only concern is I don’t want to be liable for any penalties when I’m trying to do everything completely above board.

 

[clk320x]

As said, once ownership transfers electronically that nullifies the previous owners SORN application and you may then apply in your own name..

It has done transferred now and I can see the V5 has been issued (shows today’s date)

However - I am still unable to make the SORN declaration due to it not being 5 days since the p/o made an application.

So the vehicle currently shows ‘untaxed’.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Post office helped me tax a vehicle when I lost the appropriate slip and DVLA on line wanted me to pay for a replacement.
More helpful than you might imagine - worth asking.

Not for insurance they won't. Don't know about tax as my SORNed car was taxed the previous month.

Nice to see a post from you Mr Bellow. Hope you’re doing swell.

 

[Abb]

Maybe I’m just being paranoid

TBH my only concern is I don’t want to be liable for any penalties when I’m trying to do everything completely above board.

Yes you are! Your post number 15 clearly outlines that it has been declared off road within the last 5 days and may have been done by the previous owner. THE END.

Wait until the new V5 is received in your name and try again, no one is going to hunt you down, drag you from your bed, or fine you a gazillion pounds!

More importantly, what have you bought???

 

[V6GBJ]

It has done transferred now and I can see the V5 has been issued (shows today’s date)

However - I am still unable to make the SORN declaration due to it not being 5 days since the p/o made an application.

So the vehicle currently shows ‘untaxed’.

Abb is right. In similar circumstances, following receipt of the new V5C, I received a letter from the DVLA asking me to tax or SORN it, which I did.

 

[zipdip]

Well just put the car in next doors driveway and then he can pay the fines

 

[Piff]

I was surprised when trying to advise change of keeper online recently to find that the DVLA computer says no after 7pm

 

[DSM10000]

I was surprised when trying to advise change of keeper online recently to find that the DVLA computer says no after 7pm

Perhaps it runs the daily updates as a batch?

 

[st13phil]

Perhaps it runs the daily updates as a batch?

That's certainly the most likely explanation.

Or it could just be that the DVLA like to make life awkward so as to "justify their existence"

 

[guhvies]

Well just put the car in next doors driveway and then he can pay the fines

I don't think that would work. He might be charged with driving without insurance and tax on public roads especially as he can't drive across the grass.
There's a 'No Cars On The Grass' sign...

 

[french]

Hmmm imagine if a real life problem occured...

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Hmmm imagine if a real life problem occured...

Would you be more inclined to offer advice?

 

[clk320x]

All went through online now

Thanks chaps.

 

[Deleted member 150136]

I hope the tea cup is still in one piece

 

[french]

Would you be more inclined to offer advice?

Certainly...my door is always open...