DVLA calls to this number are barred

renegadefm

I tried ringing DVLA just to see what recorded message they might have on there,  and if they are answering calls on Tuesday and it just says calls to this number are barred from this phone. What on earth is going on there? 

Neil49

What was the number? 

renegadefm

Neil49 said:

What was the number? 

08431160013

twhitehousescat

08431160013

this number is NOT dvla , you probably had your phone set to free minutes and no premium rate calls 
the cost of calling 08431160013 is made up of two parts: an access charge going to your phone company and can cost up to 45p per minute. The second part is a service charge set by the organisation you are calling. The service charge for calls to 08431160013 is between 0p and 10p per minute. By adding together the access charge and the service charge, you'll know exactly what the call will cost

Marvel1

renegadefm said:

Neil49 said:

What was the number? 

08431160013

No clue what number that is, but I'm sure DVLA starts with 0300.

Where did you get that number from?

Edit: I just read your thread  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6127764/how-do-i-trace-who-bought-my-old-car if you are phoning to ask about that, i doubt they will tell you due to data protection.

renegadefm

Marvel1 said:

renegadefm said:

Neil49 said:

What was the number? 

08431160013

No clue what number that is, but I'm sure DVLA starts with 0300.

Where did you get that number from?

I have had it on my phone for ages. I had it listed on my phone as DVLA tax. I have used it before when I had a question ages ago. It worked then. 
What happens when you ring it? 

Marvel1

renegadefm said:

Marvel1 said:

renegadefm said:

Neil49 said:

What was the number? 

08431160013

No clue what number that is, but I'm sure DVLA starts with 0300.

Where did you get that number from?

I have had it on my phone for ages. I had it listed on my phone as DVLA tax. I have used it before when I had a question ages ago. It worked then. 
What happens when you ring it? 

Sorry, but I am not ringing a random number when I know DVLA starts with 0300.

However I did Google it and the fact it doesn't bring up DVLA,  means it's a dodgy number.

renegadefm

Marvel1 said:

renegadefm said:

Marvel1 said:

renegadefm said:

Neil49 said:

What was the number? 

08431160013

No clue what number that is, but I'm sure DVLA starts with 0300.

Where did you get that number from?

I have had it on my phone for ages. I had it listed on my phone as DVLA tax. I have used it before when I had a question ages ago. It worked then. 
What happens when you ring it? 

Sorry, but I am not ringing a random number when I know DVLA starts with 0300.

No worries. Its weird cause I know I used it before. 

Marvel1

This Is the official site to find a number:
https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla

unforeseen

But bear I mind the following statement on their site

If you’re not a key worker, DVLA will not currently be able to answer your call because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

AdrianC

renegadefm said:

No worries. Its weird cause I know I used it before. 

Almost certainly a number associated with a scam website.
Phone it, they transfer you to DVLA's real number... and they pocket the revenue from the call. It'll always be a minimum of 7p for the call plus 13p/minute, but could be several times that. 0300 calls are included in your packaged calls, or local rate outside them.