irishtorag Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 unless it was sorn they could do you for back tax och Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1jigs Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Just had a cancellation. So will let you know how it goes and what they actually want. Car not 100% original as has been upgraded during its restoration. Better front legs, better brakes the normal upgrades if not going concourse. Not original colour either. Still will have to see. Fingers crossed as wanted for the Brighton ford show on 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephens_xpack Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 unless it was sorn they could do you for back tax och Hope not, although I wouldn't put it past them trying....b'stards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Im about to send off for a log book never been in my name, been of the road since 1986 it is on there base says untaxed so will see what happens the log book form dont even ask for a engine number just reg chassis number tax class and colour make model no engine size etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcheen Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Just thought on this though, I am still registered keeper, so will this still affect me when I do go to tax it? Hope not. call them and ask for the updated book,they will ask if the details are the same and some digits from the logbook.you should get the updated book within a week. free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1jigs Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 *** UPDATE *** Arrived 2 hours after timeslot. Took photo of car and dash clocks, one of the vin and one of the chassis number on strut. Closed the bonnet and said.... All done. Had to ask him if he wanted a picture of the engine number as original engine wasn't in it but on the floor next to it. Nope we don't need engine numbers, nor are we allowed to touch or remove anything from the car or look underneath??. Asked me if it was original axle, drivetrain and suspension. Of course it was going to be a yes!!!. Now not saying I'm not happy that I will finally get my v5 but if this is the inspection that they do, there really is no point. The bloke told me they are contractors and are paid £35 a car including travel time and fuel, no wonder they don't want to hang around. Still the good news for me is it's only a week away from being on the road, might even make the summer festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Good thing is you've got your v5 without any more crap or expense .....result!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 *** UPDATE *** Arrived 2 hours after timeslot. Took photo of car and dash clocks, one of the vin and one of the chassis number on strut. Closed the bonnet and said.... All done. Had to ask him if he wanted a picture of the engine number as original engine wasn't in it but on the floor next to it. Nope we don't need engine numbers, nor are we allowed to touch or remove anything from the car or look underneath??. Asked me if it was original axle, drivetrain and suspension. Of course it was going to be a yes!!!. Now not saying I'm not happy that I will finally get my v5 but if this is the inspection that they do, there really is no point. The bloke told me they are contractors and are paid £35 a car including travel time and fuel, no wonder they don't want to hang around. Still the good news for me is it's only a week away from being on the road, might even make the summer festival. That's horse they kept you waiting all this time and sent someone round just to confirm what we'd already confirmed? Oh well, at least you're sorted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haynesmanual Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi. Did you get your v5? How long did it take? My cortinas imported from France and dvla are now saying they want a sgs check. I'm putting the original wheels on and putting it back to standard ride height as I don't want any more hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 *** UPDATE *** Arrived 2 hours after timeslot. Took photo of car and dash clocks, one of the vin and one of the chassis number on strut. Closed the bonnet and said.... All done. Had to ask him if he wanted a picture of the engine number as original engine wasn't in it but on the floor next to it. Nope we don't need engine numbers, nor are we allowed to touch or remove anything from the car or look underneath??. Asked me if it was original axle, drivetrain and suspension. Of course it was going to be a yes!!!. Now not saying I'm not happy that I will finally get my v5 but if this is the inspection that they do, there really is no point. The bloke told me they are contractors and are paid £35 a car including travel time and fuel, no wonder they don't want to hang around. Still the good news for me is it's only a week away from being on the road, might even make the summer festival. ive just had the same letter through.. my cars been off the road 20 years and is being fully restored. Pretty much everything is being replaced the old inner wings and floors had been replaced years ago and have now been again. I do However have the original vin plates on the front panel. Did they give you an idea of the minimum requirements needed? Starting to worry now!! My cars a long way from being on the road but wanted to secure the V5. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartian Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi. Anyone had a vehicle inspection done by dvla sgs uk? Trying to register my mk1 escort which was verified by OSF with no problems. Paperwork in, 4 week wait, letter arrives wanting sgs to inspect it. Only available 9-5 min to Fri and a 5 week wait. So day off and another long wait. What is it they want to inspect as all the details and vehicle was verified by old skool ford who know more than any so called vehicle inspector? Cheers I recently registered MK1 2 years ago, Now that I have just noticed 2 mistakes? Sent it to change and they want re inspect because of there error? They have as a 2 seater and as a Coupe, Yes P*** Take 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 ive just had the same letter through.. my cars been off the road 20 years and is being fully restored. Pretty much everything is being replaced the old inner wings and floors had been replaced years ago and have now been again. I do However have the original vin plates on the front panel. Did they give you an idea of the minimum requirements needed? Starting to worry now!! My cars a long way from being on the road but wanted to secure the V5. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk restored to original is what they are looking for any body mods causing a change to the monocoque such as altered/enlarged bulkhead are a no no and you are liable to lose your id! so make sure when inspected that it all looks original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1jigs Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 They operate on a points score. They check that the original axle and running gear is on the car, or of original spec. They want original engine and box although only drop points for not having it. Original strut or floor numbers and they check the clocks, dash and take around 12 photos. That's the actual list of things they want. In reality the man who came to me checked the chassis number, vin plate, and took pics of the car. That was it. Had issues with the v5 after as logged it as original colour of grey even though the photos show I had just painted it blue!!! Then came back with original engine number even though I had indeed shown them the original engine on the floor but the new engine was in place and that's what he took a picture of. Waste of time, but all done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 They operate on a points score. They check that the original axle and running gear is on the car, or of original spec. They want original engine and box although only drop points for not having it. Original strut or floor numbers and they check the clocks, dash and take around 12 photos. That's the actual list of things they want. In reality the man who came to me checked the chassis number, vin plate, and took pics of the car. That was it. Had issues with the v5 after as logged it as original colour of grey even though the photos show I had just painted it blue!!! Then came back with original engine number even though I had indeed shown them the original engine on the floor but the new engine was in place and that's what he took a picture of. Waste of time, but all done now. they work on an 8 point rule if the monocoque or chassis on a chassisied car has ben altered thats the important 5 points lost and it wont matter if everything else is original the id will be lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 they work on an 8 point rule if the monocoque or chassis on a chassisied car has ben altered thats the important 5 points lost and it wont matter if everything else is original the id will be lost You are talking about different types of inspection though. The local contractor the DVLA send out is only really interested in establishing and verifying the identity of the car. Whereas you are talking about an IVA test Re the 8 point rule. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 You are talking about different types of inspection though. The local contractor the DVLA send out is only really interested in establishing and verifying the identity of the car. Whereas you are talking about an IVA test Re the 8 point rule. Think what your referring to is a VIN check, to establish its what your saying it and it's not a wringer. A couple of years ago I was led to believe they were doing away with the vin check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 You are talking about different types of inspection though. The local contractor the DVLA send out is only really interested in establishing and verifying the identity of the car. Whereas you are talking about an IVA test Re the 8 point rule. i wish, they are looking for body/chassis mods and if it doesnt match the references that they have the v5 will be revoked and yes an iva test will be required before it goes on the road legally! and where would you relocate the fuel tank on a mk1 or 2 escort or a 100e? and thats just the start of the problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Think what your referring to is a VIN check, to establish its what your saying it and it's not a wringer. A couple of years ago I was led to believe they were doing away with the vin check. vic chech was for cat c damaged vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 restored to original is what they are looking for any body mods causing a change to the monocoque such as altered/enlarged bulkhead are a no no and you are liable to lose your id! so make sure when inspected that it all looks originalno chance there then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 can always borrow an original one and use that! no sorry mustnt do things like that! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 The car was modified over 20 years ago so no way it will be original.. there must be a way of getting the V5 or the other option is just scrap it?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 The car was modified over 20 years ago so no way it will be original.. there must be a way of getting the V5 or the other option is just scrap it?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk if you have proof that it was modified pre 98 you have a reasonable chance of keeping the id a magazine feature would help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1jigs Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 As long as the numbers are in place you should be ok. As stated in my post after the check, they aren't allowed to climb under the car nor can they remove anything covering something. Most importantly they really have no idea what they are looking at. They have a tick sheet and tick what can be seen. Asked me if all drive train, suspension and axle were original. I said yes, box got ticked. Didn't even look!!!. If you fail the test the car will be sent for iva and most likely be given a q plate. Hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 As long as the numbers are in place you should be ok. As stated in my post after the check, they aren't allowed to climb under the car nor can they remove anything covering something. Most importantly they really have no idea what they are looking at. They have a tick sheet and tick what can be seen. Asked me if all drive train, suspension and axle were original. I said yes, box got ticked. Didn't even look!!!. If you fail the test the car will be sent for iva and most likely be given a q plate. Hope this helps.cheers mate.. mines in bits at the moment not sure if I should let them check it in this condition or when it's completed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 As long as the numbers are in place you should be ok. As stated in my post after the check, they aren't allowed to climb under the car nor can they remove anything covering something. Most importantly they really have no idea what they are looking at. They have a tick sheet and tick what can be seen. Asked me if all drive train, suspension and axle were original. I said yes, box got ticked. Didn't even look!!!. If you fail the test the car will be sent for iva and most likely be given a q plate. Hope this helps. almost no chance of it passing iva unless it has been built to pass from day one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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