Cannot tax online with V5C/2 but not yet received new V5C?

[Emeye]

So, can I tax my new car at the post office using my V5C/2 if I see the message below when I try to tax the car online using the V5C/2?

This suggests to me that a new V5 has been issued in my name, but it has not turned up yet!

I bought the car off a friend so know there is nothing dodgy going on.

Edited by Emeye on Sunday 28th June 20:18

[Emeye]

Does anyone know the answer to my original query?! Can I still tax at the post office using my V5C/2 if the new V5 has been issued but not received?

[Emeye]

Well, I've discovered I can do it if I phone up the DVLA, but it has to be on the first day of the month.

I also discovered I should have SORN the car even though my friend had SORN the car when I bought it off him!