What happens to VED on sale or transfer of vehicle?

Ectophile

It's in the seller's interest to inform the DVLA as soon as possible - they don't want to get your speeding tickets or parking charges.

You might also find that some insurance companies won't be happy if you're not the registered keeper.

nickcc

Inner_Zone wrote: »

You don't send the V5 to the DVLA, the seller does or if it's a dealer they may notify the DVLA online when you collect the car, and a dealer may also insist you purchase VED it at the same time either online or at a local Post Office before you drive away, where as a private seller may not.

I have a strange one. Bought car from dealer 3 weeks ago and still no new reg document. Dealear stated DVLA processing but not sure I believe. Taxed when purchase complete and car car shown as taxed. How long would you expect DVLA to process new registration.

Wig

nickcc wrote: »

I have a strange one. Bought car from dealer 3 weeks ago and still no new reg document. Dealear stated DVLA processing but not sure I believe. Taxed when purchase complete and car car shown as taxed. How long would you expect DVLA to process new registration.

I would expect up to 6 weeks

Richard53

This has been the situation for a couple of years now, and you STILL see cars being advertised with '9 months MoT and tax'.

interstellaflyer

Richard53 wrote: »

This has been the situation for a couple of years now, and you STILL see cars being advertised with '9 months MoT and tax'.

Because there are a lot of people around that should've listened at school ie stupid and people preying on the stupid. I have pointed out many times on local Facebook selling pages that VED does not transfer on to the new owner only to be met with abuse.

Gloomendoom

nickcc wrote: »

I have a strange one. Bought car from dealer 3 weeks ago and still no new reg document. Dealear stated DVLA processing but not sure I believe. Taxed when purchase complete and car car shown as taxed. How long would you expect DVLA to process new registration.

My wife bought a new (to her) car a couple of weeks ago. The car was untaxed at the dealer. Test drive on trade plates and the tax was paid for when she paid the deposit. She has a personal plate and the dealer handled the transfer. The new V5 arrived four days later.

nickcc

Gloomendoom wrote: »

My wife bought a new (to her) car a couple of weeks ago. The car was untaxed at the dealer. Test drive on trade plates and the tax was paid for when she paid the deposit. She has a personal plate and the dealer handled the transfer. The new V5 arrived four days later.

I traded in my old car which also had a private plate. I then put my plate on retention with the new V5 for my old car arriving with me 4 days later, I then posted this off to the dealer after advising DVLA on line that vehicle sold to dealer. I received confirmation that my number plate held on retention and old vehicle now sold to dealer about a week after buying my new vehicle.