Problems with DVLA
Discussion
I don't post on PH very often
I wonder if you knowledgeable guy can help.
I am into VW Scirocco's (MK1 & 2) I own a rare Bieber convertible. Back in the day you could take your car to the Bieber factory in Germany where they would turn it into a Scirocco convertible. Or you could buy a kit of parts and ether DIY or send it to body shop.
Last year though some friends in the Netherlands, I managed to obtain a brand new old stock Bieber kit. I had the car professionally converted. The kit basically contains re- enforcing bars, rear fiberglass section with boot lid and hood. The car retains its original engine, transmission, axles, steering, at least 70% of the body remains.
I filled in the V5 to say it was now a convertible. After being sent 2 forms to fill in, last week i revived a notification that the car was to be taken off the road. I cannot use it until it has a Q plate and a IVA!! They have given me a new chassis number.
i wrote to them immediately
I pointed out to them that I already own a Scirocco convertible, on its original reg plates. On the basis of the DLVLA's own points system it scores 9
Any ideas if the start getting stroppy again?
I wonder if you knowledgeable guy can help.
I am into VW Scirocco's (MK1 & 2) I own a rare Bieber convertible. Back in the day you could take your car to the Bieber factory in Germany where they would turn it into a Scirocco convertible. Or you could buy a kit of parts and ether DIY or send it to body shop.
Last year though some friends in the Netherlands, I managed to obtain a brand new old stock Bieber kit. I had the car professionally converted. The kit basically contains re- enforcing bars, rear fiberglass section with boot lid and hood. The car retains its original engine, transmission, axles, steering, at least 70% of the body remains.
I filled in the V5 to say it was now a convertible. After being sent 2 forms to fill in, last week i revived a notification that the car was to be taken off the road. I cannot use it until it has a Q plate and a IVA!! They have given me a new chassis number.
i wrote to them immediately
I pointed out to them that I already own a Scirocco convertible, on its original reg plates. On the basis of the DLVLA's own points system it scores 9
Any ideas if the start getting stroppy again?
Thanks for your replies
Just a couple of questions
Will the IVA be the same as say for a new kit car? Or will there be a difference as the car is a 1983 car. it has type approval etc. What i'm asking is will it be less strict?
Or should I cut my my losses and mount it in the garden and turn it into a Jacuzzi?
Just a couple of questions
Will the IVA be the same as say for a new kit car? Or will there be a difference as the car is a 1983 car. it has type approval etc. What i'm asking is will it be less strict?
Or should I cut my my losses and mount it in the garden and turn it into a Jacuzzi?
SDB660 said:
Asked question re your car with a person who knows his stuff re IVA. His view was read DVLA info, get the car through the test (he felt would not be too tricky as most stuff already done) and go and enjoy your car. Will have a Q plate though.
Many thanks for the info. And all your replies.Somebody says down load the DLVA manual! Yeah been studying it. Its not exactly light reading
Lots of things that I feel should not apply! For example, Im supposed to show details of the petrol tank and fuel lines. Its the tank that was fitted 34 years ago, by VW, fuel lines are newish,Also my car has no indicator side repeaters, that came in 1984 model year. I guess they will have to be fitted? Also no headrests on the back seat, The Scirocco never had them on the back seat. I guess I could delete the rear seat? (My other car has no rear seat)
What about this immobiliser thing? Is a locking steering lock good enough?
Due to work commitments i think my best course of action, would be to give the car to a specialist garage. They could then take it for the IVA Ive seen two on the internet. Any recommendations?
Righty oh
Its gotta go for an IVA
Some Advice please. Try and stick to topic guys
Car is basically a 1983 VW Scirocco Will I need to fit the following?
1/DRL's
2/ Indicator side repeaters
3/ High level brake light
4/warning light for when side lights are on
5/ Rear headrests? Never fitted to a scirocco. However since the rear seats are useless , due to hood mechanism. I will remove the seats. Acceptable?
6/Rear fogs have warning light. However, will i need a relay gizmo, so as they can't be left on when lights are switched off and switched back on.
7/ immobiliser? Standard steering lock ok?
8/Seat belts original ones. with a ticket on them giving specs. Ok?
9/ Engine emissions should be ok Past its MOT in January? (Has original engine)
10/ brakes as above?
11/Will I need to fit a roll over hoop?
Anything else I need to know?
Its gotta go for an IVA
Some Advice please. Try and stick to topic guys
Car is basically a 1983 VW Scirocco Will I need to fit the following?
1/DRL's
2/ Indicator side repeaters
3/ High level brake light
4/warning light for when side lights are on
5/ Rear headrests? Never fitted to a scirocco. However since the rear seats are useless , due to hood mechanism. I will remove the seats. Acceptable?
6/Rear fogs have warning light. However, will i need a relay gizmo, so as they can't be left on when lights are switched off and switched back on.
7/ immobiliser? Standard steering lock ok?
8/Seat belts original ones. with a ticket on them giving specs. Ok?
9/ Engine emissions should be ok Past its MOT in January? (Has original engine)
10/ brakes as above?
11/Will I need to fit a roll over hoop?
Anything else I need to know?
Right Thanks for or your replies
Car is booked for IVA awaiting date.
Back to my other car! They (DVLA) are now circling like sharks
I have owned it since 2009, it was not registered as a convertible. i sent the log book off in 2010. to say it was a convertible. It just got sent back no questions asked, it is no registered as a convertible. However i have documentary evidence that it was converted in 1996.
What should i do?
Car is booked for IVA awaiting date.
Back to my other car! They (DVLA) are now circling like sharks
I have owned it since 2009, it was not registered as a convertible. i sent the log book off in 2010. to say it was a convertible. It just got sent back no questions asked, it is no registered as a convertible. However i have documentary evidence that it was converted in 1996.
What should i do?
Gassing Station | Kit Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff