Registration number question
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Sideways Tim said:
I have a 1956 vehicle, as such it has a 6 digit (three number/three letter) plate. My question is, if I transfer that number onto another vehicle, would I be issued with another 6 digit for the original car?
Yes, you will. It'll be one of the pool of age-related plates, probably an xSV or whatever they're on now. And, yes, it'll probably be non-transferable.Old Merc said:
Can I ask a similar registration number question.
How can I find out if registration numbers EDP 672 and WRD 98 are still being used or are available? they are the numbers of my parents old cars which are long gone so putting the make of car into DVLA brings "not known".
EDP672 isn't insured on anything. It might be on something SORNed, or on retention.How can I find out if registration numbers EDP 672 and WRD 98 are still being used or are available? they are the numbers of my parents old cars which are long gone so putting the make of car into DVLA brings "not known".
WRD98 is on a white 1971 v12 E-type, insured, taxed and tested.
Old Merc said:
Can I ask a similar registration number question.
How can I find out if registration numbers EDP 672 and WRD 98 are still being used or are available? they are the numbers of my parents old cars which are long gone so putting the make of car into DVLA brings "not known".
I cheat by letting someone like Blackcircles do it for you, e.g. put the number you're looking for, WRD98, at the end of the url http://www.blackcircles.com/order/reglookup/wrd98 - it's on a VW GolfHow can I find out if registration numbers EDP 672 and WRD 98 are still being used or are available? they are the numbers of my parents old cars which are long gone so putting the make of car into DVLA brings "not known".
OK, here is another workaround. The DVLA will not allow you to search their database without the make of car, but they will sell this info to third parties so here is what to do, and just to clarify, I have no financial gain here, just a useful life hack.
Step 1: visit www.mycarcheck.com, type in the reg number, they will helpfully give you the make as held on the dvla database they have bought.
Step 2: visit the DVLA website www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk and type in the Reg Number and EXACT make from the previous website.
Voila! you will now see if this old reg is still in use, or circulation, and on what car.
So your first Reg EDP672 is lost in the Ether, its not on any car, you could get it reassigned through the DVLA if you have an old logbook or other proof you have that car in the garage.
Second Reg WRD98 is, as noted above, on a 1971 Jaguar V12 in White, taxed and Tested, so not available to you.
Hope this helps!
Justin.
Step 1: visit www.mycarcheck.com, type in the reg number, they will helpfully give you the make as held on the dvla database they have bought.
Step 2: visit the DVLA website www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk and type in the Reg Number and EXACT make from the previous website.
Voila! you will now see if this old reg is still in use, or circulation, and on what car.
So your first Reg EDP672 is lost in the Ether, its not on any car, you could get it reassigned through the DVLA if you have an old logbook or other proof you have that car in the garage.
Second Reg WRD98 is, as noted above, on a 1971 Jaguar V12 in White, taxed and Tested, so not available to you.
Hope this helps!
Justin.
te business model I'm afraid. I'm oot.DarkMatter said:
I cheat by letting someone like Blackcircles do it for you, e.g. put the number you're looking for, WRD98, at the end of the url http://www.blackcircles.com/order/reglookup/wrd98 - it's on a VW Golf
I think I'll take the word of the motor insurance database and DVLA over a tyre firm, ta.
Thanks for the replies guys.
Something tells me I will not be able to get WRD98,unless I pay shed loads for an E Type !!
Now then,EDP672 is no longer in use,lost,gone or what ever? It was on my mums E93A Ford Anglia and that must have dissolved years ago,all I have is a 60 year old photo.
Is there any way I can get that number from DVLA to use on my Mercedes??
Something tells me I will not be able to get WRD98,unless I pay shed loads for an E Type !!
Now then,EDP672 is no longer in use,lost,gone or what ever? It was on my mums E93A Ford Anglia and that must have dissolved years ago,all I have is a 60 year old photo.
Is there any way I can get that number from DVLA to use on my Mercedes??
Old Merc said:
Thanks for the replies guys.
Something tells me I will not be able to get WRD98,unless I pay shed loads for an E Type !!
Now then,EDP672 is no longer in use,lost,gone or what ever? It was on my mums E93A Ford Anglia and that must have dissolved years ago,all I have is a 60 year old photo.
Is there any way I can get that number from DVLA to use on my Mercedes??
No.Something tells me I will not be able to get WRD98,unless I pay shed loads for an E Type !!
Now then,EDP672 is no longer in use,lost,gone or what ever? It was on my mums E93A Ford Anglia and that must have dissolved years ago,all I have is a 60 year old photo.
Is there any way I can get that number from DVLA to use on my Mercedes??
Old Merc said:
Now then,EDP672 is no longer in use,lost,gone or what ever? It was on my mums E93A Ford Anglia and that must have dissolved years ago,all I have is a 60 year old photo.
Is there any way I can get that number from DVLA to use on my Mercedes??
Nope. They don't reissue "dead" numbers, just in case that Anglebox is ever found and restored.Is there any way I can get that number from DVLA to use on my Mercedes??
Sideways Tim said:
I have a 1956 vehicle, as such it has a 6 digit (three number/three letter) plate. My question is, if I transfer that number onto another vehicle, would I be issued with another 6 digit for the original car?
You used to need a current MOT before you could transfer - but 1956 cars are exempt, not sure how that works now.Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff