DVLA - REGISTERING IMPORTED CAR

Anmers

I’ve moved from Ireland and brought my car that I’m starting to really regret. Been back and forth with DVLA since August and keep getting rejected. Has anyone experienced this?

Iceweasel

And exactly why are they rejecting it?

Mildly_Miffed

You've completed the V55/5, and submitted it with your registration document from the Republic, your UK insurance, etc etc?

Why is it being rejected?

Anmers

Iceweasel said:

And exactly why are they rejecting it?

Well they sent back saying I had incorrect identity documents. I had passport and GP surgery letter for proof of address which according to their guidance notes are acceptable. Also when rejected the second time I need to get a GB conversion IVA. I have to go through an agency called VCA for this that are now a total nightmare to deal with. Anyone had dealings with them?

WellKnownSid

Anmers said:

Iceweasel said:

And exactly why are they rejecting it?

Well they sent back saying I had incorrect identity documents. I had passport and GP surgery letter for proof of address which according to their guidance notes are acceptable. Also when rejected the second time I need to get a GB conversion IVA. I have to go through an agency called VCA for this that are now a total nightmare to deal with. Anyone had dealings with them?

So - this is some kind of non-EU type approved car or maybe a commercial vehicle?

Okell

Anmers said:

Iceweasel said:

And exactly why are they rejecting it?

Well they sent back saying I had incorrect identity documents. I had passport and GP surgery letter for proof of address which according to their guidance notes are acceptable. Also when rejected the second time I need to get a GB conversion IVA...

Is there anything else that might be relevant that you didn't mention in your first post?

If you think the ID documents you supplied should have been enough according to their guidance notes, have you asked them for a reason why they won't accept them?

For the GB conversion IVA, don't you just complete a form and pay a fee and send it off?  Why the nightmare?

Mutton_Geoff

Anmers said:

Iceweasel said:

And exactly why are they rejecting it?

Well they sent back saying I had incorrect identity documents. I had passport and GP surgery letter for proof of address which according to their guidance notes are acceptable. Also when rejected the second time I need to get a GB conversion IVA. I have to go through an agency called VCA for this that are now a total nightmare to deal with. Anyone had dealings with them?

The GP surgery letter isn't acceptable. A medical card is.

Documents you can use to confirm your address include a:

recent utility bill (within the last 3 months) - for example gas, electricity, water, landline

recent bank or building society statement (within the last 3 months)

medical card

council tax bill for current year

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/new-registrations

A simpler way would be a photocopy of your photocard driving licence which confirms identity (name and address) all in one go.

sheramber

Mutton_Geoff said:

Anmers said:

Iceweasel said:

And exactly why are they rejecting it?

Well they sent back saying I had incorrect identity documents. I had passport and GP surgery letter for proof of address which according to their guidance notes are acceptable. Also when rejected the second time I need to get a GB conversion IVA. I have to go through an agency called VCA for this that are now a total nightmare to deal with. Anyone had dealings with them?

The GP surgery letter isn't acceptable. A medical card is.

Documents you can use to confirm your address include a:

recent utility bill (within the last 3 months) - for example gas, electricity, water, landline

recent bank or building society statement (within the last 3 months)

medical card

council tax bill for current year

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/new-registrations

A simpler way would be a photocopy of your photocard driving licence which confirms identity (name and address) all in one go.

Medical cards are no longer issued. You now just register with a gp.

Mildly_Miffed

If you're trying to register a car that's under 10 years old, you need either a certificate of conformity or an IVA.

If it's over 10 years old, it only needs an MOT.

How old is it?

Mutton_Geoff

sheramber said:

Medical cards are no longer issued. You now just register with a gp.

That may be the case but they are still in existence and mine is sitting in a drawer somewhere.

I've just used my photocard driving licence when I've imported cars but the OP may not have one.

sheramber

Mutton_Geoff said:

sheramber said:

Medical cards are no longer issued. You now just register with a gp.

That may be the case but they are still in existence and mine is sitting in a drawer somewhere.

I've just used my photocard driving licence when I've imported cars but the OP may not have one.

That would be because it was issued  before they stopped issuing them. 

The OP will not have one if he has moved recently, which may be why he is wanting to register  an imported car.

Having referred to a doctor’s letter would also suggest he does not have a medical card.