V55 vs V5C vs Logbook

siliconbits

I've got my MOT coming up and have been asked to bring along my V55. But isn't that only a form? Online searches for what a V55 looks like only produced a series of form. Thanks for helping me out.

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It is your registration document.

The only time I've needed that for MOT was for the first MOT, done within a month of the registration anniversary, so they could make sure I got the correct expiry date. (and possibly check the VIN number didn't have any typos)

They don't need it AFAIK, as everything is "on The Computer"

siliconbits

Damn. I might have lost it (or it might have been stolen as I might have left it in the car during one of my frequent car washes). I feel like I might panic now. Should I flag it up to DVLA? How can I prove ownership again?

agrinnall

I think they mean your V5C, which is the registration document, from what I can see the V55 is used to first register a vehicle, and I'm not sure that the owner would even get a copy of that (I can't recall every seeing one with any of my new cars).

You don't need to show your V5C when getting an MoT. If you have lost it you'll have to pay £25 for a new one.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-log-book

siliconbits

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. What confused me even more is that the V5C I have says in bold red that the document doesn't show the name of the owner, just the name of the person the car is registered to and who actually pays for the tax.

rich13348

siliconbits wrote: »

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. What confused me even more is that the V5C I have says in bold red that the document doesn't show the name of the owner, just the name of the person the car is registered to and who actually pays for the tax.

DVLA do not provide proof of ownership just registered keeper. You don't need to be the owner of the car to MoT it.

Rain_Shadow

siliconbits wrote: »

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. What confused me even more is that the V5C I have says in bold red that the document doesn't show the name of the owner, just the name of the person the car is registered to and who actually pays for the tax.

Your ownership is shown by your name being on the invoice when you bought it.