Brooky

Probably think you were mad.................?that's 1960 -70's or thereabouts

Exactly the same conversation I had with them as well!!

When I was doing it we used to quote up to around 3 months start to finish Having said that they were usually completed quicker than that The biggest issue is that the service relies on volunteers both as verification officer and the inspectors As the MVT covers a large area actually finding someone reliable to perform the inspection can (could!) be the biggest hurdle There is also a fair amount of "backroom" work to each application recording the application, making a file of evidence and so on as well as issuing the dating letter All this is vital to prove to the DVLA that there are robust processes in place Sorry if thats not the answer you were looking for!!!

Tony Interesting comments regarding source material This came in towards the end of my tenure and as you say I used book references for vehicles that there were no records (I entered into a lot of correspondance with the DVLA regarding this evidence) because as you say military vehicles are not "one size fits all" as with a single make club. The DVLA were happy with this I think the reason for the hurdles are that the DVLA are putting in the way are trying to make sure that vehicles are dated correctly and that certain of the privelages of running older vehicles (MOT and Tax exemption) are not abused by certain members of the public. However noble this may be though it certainly doesnt make the verification job any easier!! I wonder if the members of clubs realise the hassle the verifiction officers have to go through!!

Just had a look at the thread mentioned above The posts were from 2013 when the system had just been introduced and the local DVLA offices were still open A couple of thoughts Firstly the local offices and staff were not always up to date with the latest directives from Swansea and some of the confusion may have been due to dealing with different people. (When I tried to amend the date of manufacture of my S1 Land Rover the staff in my local office had not seen the communication sent to the clubs ) Secondly I suppose whoever put the process together never thought that there would be old non registered vehicles still lurking about in the UK waiting to be registered! I know I was asked by Swansea to confirm the country of origin of a Leyland Martian so it could be registered, hence why I always noted the country of manufacture on the dating letter Perhaps somebody on here has up to date info on registering an older UK vehicle and how the process works now it is all based in Swansea

I would go for the biggest capacity both in amp hours and cranking amps that will fit in the battery box!!

Can you post a link to that? In my experience no notification was needed hence the request for country of origin I may be wrong though as generally after I had issued a dating letter there was little feedback I can though probably remember at least half a dozen non registered British vehicles that were registered OK Rules may have changed though since I retired from the post at the back end of last year. I suppose another form to fill in is a little inconvenient but a small price to pay to get your vehicle on the road

Nothing to do with me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clansman-MOD-Radio-Equipment-largelot-from-Series-2a-Land-Rover-all-working-/171747753418?

Yes, should have clarified that DVLA did ask the MVT to include on the verification letter the country of origin

The NOVA declaration is crucial If you import a vehicle you have 14 days to do it As said above if the vehicle has been in the UK for a time then still make the declaration This then gives the DVLA the green light to register the vehicle If in doubt talk to the relevant verification officer (or drop me a pm................I was the MVT Verification officer for three years!!)

The DVLA will check with the HMRC that a declaration under NOVA has been made for that particular vehicle/chassis number When the declaration is made HMRC place that number on the shared database (hence my expression "marker") If the declaration has been made the DVLA carry on, if not they kick the application back to the applicant Sorry for the confusion

Mainly as above In my experience a NOVA declaration can be made even if the vehicle has been here for years. There will be no duty to pay but there will be a marker on a shared database against the chassis number that the DVLA will need to register the vehicle No marker no registration You will need a form v55/5 from the DVLA for the first registration, these have to be ordered from the DVLA and can take some time to be delivered (They cant be downloaded as they a 3 part no carbon required form) You will need a dating letter from a club who is recognised by the DVLA as having expertise in that type of vehicle (there is a downloadable list on the DVLA website) The clubs are as said the MVT, I beleive IMPS and the Norfolk Military Vehicle group are also listed The club will arrange an inspection (tio verify chassis number make and so on) and then if all is OK will issue a dating letter that you will send to the DVLA (along with some other documentation and the V55/5,) to get the vehicle registered As has been said if the vehicle is pre 1960 then it will be exempt MOT Note NO MOT is required at first registration................the vehicle is exempt If the vehicle has previously been registered (on release from the services) but you dont have a V5 then the process can become a little more difficult First thin to do is to run a vehicle enquiry (DVLA website) to see whether the original registration number was transferred onto the central database, if it was then happy days!! All you need to do then is apply for a new V5 If not then it is the V765 scheme This means you have to complete a V765 (this time downloadable from the DVLA) and provide evidence to the club that the registration number claimed is the number for the vehicle This evidence is quite strict and the thing you are looking for will be an extract from the original county registration ledger, old MOTs and such like. The club will then countersign the V765 and forward it to the DVLA Hope that helps!!

Did you get my pm??

He is not building a special The verification process will confirm the chassis number the make and the date of manufacture The DVLA require that the vehicle is reasonably complete and represents the vehicle it purports to be If all this is OK a dating letter will be issued and will be submitted along with a V55/5 form for first registration

PM sent

Agreed, probably driver training issue, too higher gear, low box not engaged etc etc................

Great video......................well done!!! Could be really really really picky and say the E27N Fordson with a P6 engine wasnt introduced until 1948

Drop me a pm I am sure I have something

£12.99 for blue ray with a bonus disc about making the film as well

They were tested in Lowther Park They reckon you could read a newspaper at night in Penrith as the light was so powerful!!

Think the vehicle FWD SUCOE being a Medium Artillery Tractor would be part of Army Group Royal Artillery 21st Army Group

21st Army Group NW Europe 1944

Yes, either FAT or a C8 bit of work there for someone!!

Some interesting comments During my time as verification officer for the MVT the DVLA seemed fairly prompt This does of course assume that all documentation is in order

Car Medium 4x4 Amhpibious Trippel SG6/41