Number Plate from Scrapped Vehicle

[tik123456]

Hi All, I am after some feedback. I have "found" a car in a scrap yard that has a number plate that I would love to buy. I have tried the DVLA......no real help only standard replies about registrations going with the demise of the vehicles.
I have traced the history of this 1988 vehicle and this car was written off in 2001 (Cat B). So the question is, can I buy it for spares, apply for a V5 in my name, SORN it, retain the reg, transfer it to my own car, then scrap it again?. Sounds a bit long winded but would welcome the feedback. Regards

[tik123456]

Hi All, Thanks very much for all your assistance. If the later replies are correct then am I aswell not even getting it out of the scrapyard and just send the V62 form off first without the car to see if the V5 gets transfered?? Thanks again to you all