Do I need paperwork in order to scrap car?

[KA3]

My paperwork is a mess. Long story short the name (typo) and address (moved) on my VC5 logbook are incorrect, and I have also lost the logbook (in the house move).

Last week the head gasket went and I am seriously considering scrapping it.

Do I need to go through the faff of correcting the paperwork, or can I just scrap the car and forget it?

[InitialDave]

In my experience, no. The scrappers will take the signing of the paperwork with some ID as good enough to take the car, and if you need to talk to the DVLA you can phone them.

[KA3]

Great. Thank you!

[Lester H]

KA3 said:

My paperwork is a mess. Long story short the name (typo) and address (moved) on my VC5 logbook are incorrect, and I have also lost the logbook (in the house move).

Last week the head gasket went and I am seriously considering scrapping it.

Do I need to go through the faff of correcting the paperwork, or can I just scrap the car and forget it?

No. Maybe in theory but it is more honoured in the breach than the observance.Had to scrap my daughters car not long ago and it was a very easy process with the garage using an official “ green” scrapper. So I guess it’s seriously informal at a more traditional yard ! (Nice couple of Alsatians , anyone?)