V5 - how long?

Unlight · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:10

V5 - how long + New question

Ok, so I'm in the process of purchasing a vehicle.

It's currently on a private plate, which the owner wants to retain. The owner went to the DVLA last week to put the plate on retention, and to have a standard plate issued.

Obviously, I don't want to be buying a car without the V5 certificate. How long should it be before the V5 comes back? It was all done in a main DVLA office, not via post.

I know it states up to 4-6 weeks on the website, but was wondering about personal experience?

thedazman67 · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:11

i waited 4 weeks for most recent car purchase.

Dup · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:12

Unlight said:
Ok, so I'm in the process of purchasing a vehicle.

It's currently on a private plate, which the owner wants to retain. The owner went to the DVLA last week to put the plate on retention, and to have a standard plate issued.

Obviously, I don't want to be buying a car without the V5 certificate. How long should it be before the V5 comes back? It was all done in a main DVLA office, not via post.

I know it states up to 4-6 weeks on the website, but was wondering about personal experience?

I swapped a plate and it took around 7 working days I think by me doing via a DVLA office (as opposed to posting it off).

Unlight · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:12

Oh dear. Was hoping for it to be a bit quicker

Unlight · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:13

Dup said:
I swapped a plate and it took around 7 working days I think by me doing via a DVLA office (as opposed to posting it off).

Was that all inclusive? Including receiving the V5 back to you in the post?

Dup · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:14

So long as you see that the new V5 is sent off or used with your details you shouldn't have any issues.

Yes. Received back updated V5, current MOT and Tax disc with new details. Both were my cars though. Basically I did all the forms and whatever with the lady at the office then she applied for new V5 etc which came by post like you normally would. I'm sure they said it would be around 2 weeks at the time (12 months ago).

Unlight · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:15

Dup said:
So long as you see that the new V5 is sent off or used with your details you shouldn't have any issues.

Yes. Received back updated V5, current MOT and Tax disc with new details.

I don't think there is going to be any issues, however the V5 has been sent away surely at the office in order to get a new one issued with standard plates on it?

So I have to wait until the full V5 has come back with the amended details on it.

Thats a pretty good turn around time... heres hoping for such a short wait with this one.

Janesy B · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:26

You should have to wait too long. I've never had to wait more than two weeks for a v5c to come through.

monkey_boy · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:44

If you have a look on the DVLA website, it will tell you which ones can do you a new v5 on the spot. Might be worth the travel?

Unlight · 25 Apr 2009 at 13:50

Nah it was already done last week in the Dundee office I believe..

Unlight · 25 Apr 2009 at 17:19

Janesy B said:
You should have to wait too long. I've never had to wait more than two weeks for a v5c to come through.

Heres hoping.. any other experiences?

Janesy B · 25 Apr 2009 at 17:21

Well I've had to deal with 5 V5s in the past year and none took more than 2 weeks and one actually came back in a week. If you know the document reference you can always phone or email and chase it up.

lordrobs · 25 Apr 2009 at 19:31

Unlight said:
Heres hoping.. any other experiences?

I waited 6 weeks, found out it had got lost in the post then waited a further 2 weeks until they had been in contact with the previous owner and re-issued it

Unlight · 26 Apr 2009 at 12:30

Hopefully thats not the norm!

ThriceNightly · 26 Apr 2009 at 12:40

lordrobs said:
I waited 6 weeks, found out it had got lost in the post then waited a further 2 weeks until they had been in contact with the previous owner and re-issued it

exactly same happened to me (same time periods too)

Unlight · 27 Apr 2009 at 19:42

Another quick question :

The guy selling the car works away during the week. The only time I'm likely to get to it is during the week. I've been speaking with his Dad, who is happy to do the changeover/payment etc, but with the owner having already signed the V5 for me.

Is this dodgy?

iaind · 27 Apr 2009 at 19:51

My last one came through in a few days so it really does vary!

Unlight · 28 Apr 2009 at 18:28

Unlight said:
Another quick question :

The guy selling the car works away during the week. The only time I'm likely to get to it is during the week. I've been speaking with his Dad, who is happy to do the changeover/payment etc, but with the owner having already signed the V5 for me.

Is this dodgy?

Can anyone advise re. this?

Unlight · 29 Apr 2009 at 10:20

Apologies for the shameful bump...

Peerzy · 29 Apr 2009 at 13:43

Shouldn't be an issue really, I've sold a car for my mum and had her sign it the morning before they came to pick it up as she was gonna be at work.