V5 document and cat C/D accident damage

[Audi 525i]

Can someone kindly please inform me where exactly on a V5 registration certificate any details of a cat C or D insurance write-off are recorded?

Obliged much.

[Rickyy]

Additional notes section, bottom of the front page.

[Audi 525i]

Rickyy said:

Additional notes section, bottom of the front page.

Is that section 3 Special notes?

I don't see an 'Additional notes' section.

[Rickyy]

Unless they have changed it with the new style, it used to be on the front page where it usually says "declared new at registration" or something along those lines.

[Silent1]

I didn't think they did?

[Audi 525i]

Rickyy said:

Unless they have changed it with the new style, it used to be on the front page where it usually says "declared new at registration" or something along those lines.

Thanks for that.

So I presume if that section makes no reference to cat C/D damage then the vehicle does not have this issue?

[Zwolf]

Silent1 said:

I didn't think they did?

I've just had one back for the E36. No such notes on it, still just "Declared new at first registration".

[natureboy8891]

Audi 525i said:

Thanks for that.

So I presume if that section makes no reference to cat C/D damage then the vehicle does not have this issue?

My cat D car makes no mention anywhere.

[Rickyy]

Audi 525i said:

Is that section 3 Special notes?

I don't see an 'Additional notes' section.

Sorry it is special notes. It doesn't always show up on the V5 though. My Puma that was Cat-C repaired had a note on the V5, but my van which showed up on the HPI check as Cat-C stolen recovered has nothing on the V5.

[wolf1]

Rickyy said:

Sorry it is special notes. It doesn't always show up on the V5 though. My Puma that was Cat-C repaired had a note on the V5, but my van which showed up on the HPI check as Cat-C stolen recovered has nothing on the V5.

Commercials are different to cars.

[Rickyy]

wolf1 said:

Commercials are different to cars.

Did not know that! Just out of curiosity, why is that?

[CAPP0]

Audi 525i said:

So I presume if that section makes no reference to cat C/D damage then the vehicle does not have this issue?

Not sure that's a valid presumption: I wouldn't rely on it. I know the history of MrsC's runabout, and it may well have been a Cat C/D in the past but there's nothing on the V5. Best to check properly.

[rallycross]

Cat D is not recorded on log book.
Cat C should be (bottom left of V5).

[Ozzie Osmond]

I've no personal knowledge of this but isn't there a process whereby the vehicle can be inspected by VOSA who then issue a certificate for DVLA which enables the car to be properly recorded as "live" in the database?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSell...

[GC8]

Only for vehicles recorded as CatA. CatB or CatC. CatD vehicles dont have to go through a VIC (Vehicle Identity Check) and their status isnt recorded on the V5C.

[airportparking]

It also says on the Mot now if the car has a damage/repair marker on it

[SMcP114]

CAPP0 said:

Audi 525i said:

So I presume if that section makes no reference to cat C/D damage then the vehicle does not have this issue?

Not sure that's a valid presumption: I wouldn't rely on it. I know the history of MrsC's runabout, and it may well have been a Cat C/D in the past but there's nothing on the V5. Best to check properly.

You say you know the history, but don't know if it's been written off by the insurance?

[Crapday]

I was involved in a non fault accident and my car was written off. I decided to keep my car as it was only the front wing that was really damaged. The other damage was not as bad but as it’s a metallic car and the insurance used a main dealer to quote it was written off. I can get it fixed for under £500 but no one has asked me for my log book to mark down that it’s a cat n (old car d). Will I need to inform my insurance as they should know as it was them that put me in touch with the claims company.

Sorry if I hijacked this thread with my first post .

Gary

[usedcarguy]

DVLA rely on MIAFTR to share data.
Some insurance companies don't subscribe to MIAFTR (6 i know of currently).

[GC8]

And they don’t provide access to their data, V23s etc.