Updating DVLA

[Pug]

I've recently purchased my Mk2 Escort which was extensively refurbished by the previous owner (see my post on the Newbie forum). The work included installing a 1600 xflow engine which I understand has been rebored to 1700cc. 

The V5C is still showing the car as a 1.3L. 

What do people inform the DVLA in cases like this?

[Vista]

You can send the V5C in to updard the cc and change the engine number but there's a strong probability that they'll write back wanting either to inspect it, or requesting a letter of installation from a VAT registered garage.

 

[Pug]

6 minutes ago, Vista said:

You can send the V5C in to updard the cc and change the engine number but there's a strong probability that they'll write back wanting either to inspect it, or requesting a letter of installation from a VAT registered garage.

 

Guess most people don't bother then?

 

[Johnny Boy]

I had a similar scenario with DVLA a few years ago, when I changed a 1600 diesel engine to a 1900 TDI diesel in my VW T25 Camper.

I did the conversion myself, but even though  I am a qualified mechanic, I had to get it inspected by a local garage, and get them to give me a headed letter of conformation, of what  engine , and capacity it was.

I sent it off, and got the amended V5 back.

Just DVLA hoops to jump through .

[Pug]

On 18/02/2023 at 23:03, Johnny Boy said:

I had a similar scenario with DVLA a few years ago, when I changed a 1600 diesel engine to a 1900 TDI diesel in my VW T25 Camper.

I did the conversion myself, but even though  I am a qualified mechanic, I had to get it inspected by a local garage, and get them to give me a headed letter of conformation, of what  engine , and capacity it was.

I sent it off, and got the amended V5 back.

Just DVLA hoops to jump through .

Thanks for this. Trying to weigh up whether it's going to be worth the hassle and what the downside of not doing anything.

[Knappers]

I think the downside would be issues with an insurance company if there was to be an accident or anything like that.

[katana]

16 minutes ago, Knappers said:

I think the downside would be issues with an insurance company if there was to be an accident or anything like that.

Why? If you are knowingly driving a modified vehicle and you stupidly haven't informed your insurance co. and there is an incident - then you deserve all the crap that follows!

You should give the insurance vultures absolutely no wriggle room as regards modifications!

[Knappers]

This is true but what about the poor sod that you crash into and have no insurance ?

[Vista]

4 hours ago, Knappers said:

This is true but what about the poor sod that you crash into and have no insurance ?

I think when that happens, the insurer is still obliged to pay out to 3rd parties.

[Pug]

10 hours ago, Knappers said:

I think the downside would be issues with an insurance company if there was to be an accident or anything like that.

Just to be clear I've informed my insurance company of all the modifications so that shouldn't be a problem. I'm just not clear what problems could arise if the DVLA are holding incorrect data.

[katana]

If the incorrect data could 'decieve' in an attempt to, say, pay less road tax or avoid elements of the MOT, I can see issues arising but otherwise ?

[Pug]

18 hours ago, katana said:

If the incorrect data could 'decieve' in an attempt to, say, pay less road tax or avoid elements of the MOT, I can see issues arising but otherwise ?

Good points but as the car is registered as an historic vehicle neither of these would apply.

I'm beginning to think it may be better to let sleeping dogs lie!

[eeb43]

3 hours ago, Pug said:

Good points but as the car is registered as an historic vehicle neither of these would apply.

I'm beginning to think it may be better to let sleeping dogs lie!

unless its got a 5 speed box!

[Pug]

On 24/02/2023 at 18:13, eeb43 said:

unless its got a 5 speed box!

It hasn't but is this relevant to the DVLA?

[katana]

2 minutes ago, Pug said:

It hasn't but is this relevant to the DVLA?

It does as certain modifications and when they were done affects the vehicle validity for avoiding an MOT test - its not automatic like the 40 yr Historic tax class change.

[eeb43]

12 hours ago, Pug said:

It hasn't but is this relevant to the DVLA?

if the tunnel has been changed yes

[Johnny Boy]

W

8 hours ago, eeb43 said:

if the tunnel has been changed yes

What about bubble arches 😁

[Pug]

8 hours ago, eeb43 said:

if the tunnel has been changed yes

Mine hasn't 👍

[BIG G]

Your car could have bubble arches from the factory and this wouldn't be on the V5 so why does its make a differance now and I'm pretty sure a large transmission tunnel was also available from the Rallye Sport catalogue at time of manufacture as well. All these mods could of been placed on the car at time of manufacture and wouldn't feature on the log book. Engine swaps is a different matter.