Thanks chaps, bit late replying due to chimney fire issues..
The vehicle has been SORNed since I bought it 03/04/2010
The last owner got a failure to relicense penalty notice, which as she is old and forgetful her friend got that put aside, explaining that it was now in my possession and in bits.
I have SORNed it on line each year since but didn't notice I could opt for email, just kept a screen shot of page, which I can't now find...I have the date on my phone diary which kindly rings me each year to reminded me to check.
I have not received this years reminder through the post.
Vehicle Enquiry says Unlicensed, date of liability 03/04/10!!!
As I have never received a penalty notice they must have it as SORNed on their system, I wonder if this is something to do with the recent budget, and DVLA have done their usual trick of loosing data then expecting us punters to prove they haven't!
Not sure what to do next as if they kick up I have nothing to show them.