Anyone waiting for UK registration on an imported vehicle ?

[arbitrate]

By way of an interim update...

Forgot to include in the list above that I included a copy of my driver's license as proof of address/ID.

And as of yesterday the DVLA sez (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvla-corona ... plications) they're processing applications received on 13 August so I've got at least another 2 weeks to wait before I can expect to hear anything substantive.

[camperco]

We just had two registrations come back last week. They have taken about 8 weeks.

[camperco]

BTW. We always recommend getting an MOT if you can. That reduces the chances of DVLA requesting an inspection and further delays, as one of their agents has effectively just done that.

[KS]

To save you hitting a link and going away from this page, here's DVLA's word on the situation:

[914-6]

i sent my completed form and relevant paperwork for my 57 Chevy pickup i imported in June last year, in on 6-5-21 to dvla.
they sent it back 20-07-21 saying i hadn't completed the form correctly, grey primer is not acceptable as a colour--but that was the colour at the time--i removed the primer words and sent it back on 22-7-21.
i received a letter on 01-9-21 saying that Davies Motor Engineering on behalf of Applus car testing services, on behalf of DVLA need to inspect my vehicle.
I called them immediately and they responded by booking it in for inspection on 14-9-21.
The inspector called in the morning to arrange a time, and turned up spot on time (he had been to my place before to inspect a speedster).
he (nice guy) inspected the truck ,took pictures, and left.
yesterday, 22-09-21 I received a letter from dvla giving me the registration number and saying that the log book (V5) should arrive in 2-4 weeks.
HAPPY DAYS.
At Last.

Cheers
Ian

[KS]

Cool!

[jwhillracer]

15 weeks and counting waiting for my licence renewal at 70……..

JW

[911hillclimber]

How long in advance can you submit for the 70th renewal?
I'm 70 the end of March next year, should I send it off now?

[jwhillracer]

I don’t think you can apply much in advance. Apply for a pack on-line. I need to keep my 7.5 tonne licence to drive our 4.6 tonne Hymer and 2 tonne trailer, so had to have the eye test and medical.
Currently there are 11 months’ grace to apply after your 70th birthday.
I can remember when only old people were 70 ………..

JW

[Lightweight_911]

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I filled in/submitted an online application ~ 6 weeks before my birthday at the end of last year ...
& received my new licence less than a week later !!

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[jwhillracer]

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I filled in/submitted an online application ~ 6 weeks before my birthday at the end of last year ...
& received my new licence less than a week later !!

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Yes, they are quick at on-line stuff, but anything that involves a human dealing with pieces of paper is a totally different situation!

JW

[anglophone1]

How long in advance can you submit for the 70th renewal?
I'm 70 the end of March next year, should I send it off now?

Applied when I was nearly 71 ( forgot) came a week later including all the motorbike and trailer stuff valid to 2024- not sure what happens next?
C

[Berny]

I sent my licence aplication in the begining of June it was returned about a month ago as I had not sent a photo! The pre filled in form stated thet you did not need to send a photo in unless you wished to I returned it the same day with photo and copy of their form with the You do not have to send a photo Highlighted ! still waiting!

[914-6]

They , DVLA, told me 2-4 weeks for my V5----holly shite it came today!!!

[arbitrate]

Today’s update states they’re working on the applications for first registrations of used/imported vehicles received on 25 Aug so 12 days of progress in one week - encouraging news.