Reg not recognised?

ellykirk

Just looking at some cars on autotrader and when I went to put the reg in for an insurance quote, it wasn't recognised. Nor on free HPI websites. Doesn't look like a regular reg EDZ 3320. Foreign? Personalised? Nicked?!

PsiDOC

EDZ 3320 Is a Northern Irish plate and legal to run in the UK. Very popular as personalised plates they are not age related and cheap.
Psi

Zanderman

ellykirk wrote: »

Just looking at some cars on autotrader and when I went to put the reg in for an insurance quote, it wasn't recognised. Nor on free HPI websites. Doesn't look like a regular reg EDZ 3320. Foreign? Personalised? Nicked?!

I assume you've tried the obvious - switching the numeral 0 for the letter O and vice versa?

Edit: I see PsiDOC has given a convincing explanation already, so ignore me...

verybigchris

webuyanycar.com recognises the plate as a VW Golf

marlot

DVLA doesn't recognise the plate (I selected volkswagen as the make)

http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/application?origin=vehicleEnquiryInfo_en.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.portlet.event&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry&portletid=VehicleEnquiry&portletns=VehicleEnquiry_en&wfevent=link.next

ellykirk

Turns out it's spanish. Here's the reply I got to my enquiry email. It's a scam isn't it? I thought the price was too good to be true

Hello there,
I am glad to hear that you are interested to buy my 2008 GOLF PLUS SE TDI 105 BHP DSG Automatic. Although I am registered in the UK,i recently moved to Cadiz, Spain (where my family is from) and the car is being shipped from here. I want to sell it in UK due to the fact that it's an UK version (right handed),it meets all UK standards.I bought this car from UK and It still has UK registration, so you won't have to pay any import and insurance fees.The car meets all United Kingdom guidelines so there will be no problem regarding UK Customs policy on receiving the car.The car is in perfect condition, the bodywork is immaculate,no scratches, dents or hidden defects as well as the interior in excellent non-smoking condition , never been implied in any accident and it is as advertised .The car comes with log book, HPI cleared, No finance. You will get from me the keys and all documents to register the car in you name.If the car is not how i described it, i will offer a full refund. It will be insured during transportation and will be delivered at your address in maximum 10 days. Final price is £3,000 (the price includes shipping and insurance fees).The price is low because the car is right hand drive in a country where all cars are left hand drive so in the Spain is very difficult to drive this type of vehicle and nobody wants to buy it here in Spain.Instead of keeping it in garage (during this economical crisis), I decided to sell it to someone back in the UK for a really attractive price.

I want to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100% legitimate,the deal will be manage by a very well company,in this way both buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.
Let me know if you need any further details or if you would like to buy my car.
Thank you!

Inactive

Report them to AutoTrader.. a standard scam.

esmerobbo

"assure you that this deal is 100% legitimate,"

As soon as they say that you know its not!

harveybobbles

£3000 for a 2008 Golf Plus...?! erm, hello...? I know they're total lemons, but come on guys...

Inactive

harveybobbles wrote: »

£3000 for a 2008 Golf Plus...?! erm, hello...? I know they're total lemons, but come on guys...

Indeed, get me 2 at that money.. :rotfl:

forgotmyname

What brought it to your attention? Not overpriced that much is it?


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