Driver information blog Private (personalised) number plates – Part Three- Plus buying at DVLA auction information
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All this information below, is on the GOV.UK website and is constantly updated. This information, to the best of our knowledge, was correct at the time of post.
The GOV.UK and DVLA sites are a great source of information and a lot of hard work goes into providing this information for us! We are showing you a sample and please, check for yourself, the latest version on the information, on the sites.
This is public knowledge information, for everyone to us. Check it out and do not rely on any information provided on our website.
https://www.gov.uk/ Welcome Page of GOV.UK
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1. Take a private number off a vehicle
https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/take-private-number-off
You can take a private (personalised) number off a car if you either:
- don’t want to use it right now
- want to assign it (put it on) to another vehicle
Eligibility
You must be the registered keeper and have the vehicle’s log book (V5C).
The vehicle must be:
- registered with DVLA in the UK
- available for inspection
- of a type that needs an MOT or heavy goods vehicle (HGV) test certificate
- either taxed or a SORN must have been in place
You can’t keep a number starting with Q or NIQ.
How to take off a number
You can take off a private number online or by post. It costs £80. If you don’t assign the number within 6 years, you can apply for a refund.
You can’t use the online service if the vehicle isn’t in your name, you have to apply by post.
What happens to the vehicle
The vehicle will get a new number assigned to it straight away if you do it online, it takes longer by post.
You’ll need to get new number plates made.
What happens to the number
You’ll get a V778 document that proves you still have the right to use the number for the next 10 years. You must renew your right to use a private number before it expires.
If you’ve taken the number off a vehicle online, you can assign it to another vehicle straight away – use the reference number you get at the end.
https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/take-private-number-off
2. Renew your private number
https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/renew-private-number-certificate
You must renew your right to use your private (personalised) number every 10 years if it’s not being used on a vehicle. If you got your private number before 2015, you must renew it more often – check your V750 or V778 document.
You must renew your right to use a private number before it expires.
Renew your V750 certificate of entitlement or V778 retention document
You’ll get a reminder letter or email if you’re not using a private number and your right to use it is about to run out.
You can renew it for up to 10 years, and it doesn’t cost anything to do.
Renew your V750 online
You can renew your V750 by creating a DVLA personalised registration account or by using your existing account.
Renew by post
Fill in the form on the V750 or V778.
Send the V750 or V778 to the address on the form.
Replace a lost or stolen V750 or V778
You can send a letter to ask for a replacement if you’re the person with the right to use the number (the grantee). If you’re the grantee your name will be on the V778 or V750.
It’ll take around 3 to 4 weeks for the new V750 or V778 to arrive.
DVLA Personalised Registrations DVLA Swansea SA99 1DS
https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/renew-private-number-certificate
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Extra information about buying at auction!
Private Plate news
These are the extra costs of plates bought at public auction.
This is public information and available at the DVLA website
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auction/what-will-it-cost/
What Will It Cost?
The sale price (also called the ‘Hammer Price’) is subject to VAT, the Auctioneer’s Buyer’s Premium of 8% (minimum £40 + VAT) together with the £80 Assignment Fee.
This can mount up! So be aware and use their calculator provided.
Example below, based on £10,000.00.
Hammer Price: £10,000.00
VAT on Hammer Price @ 20%: £2,000.00
Buyer’s Premium @ 8%: £800.00
VAT on Buyer’s Premium @ 20%: £160.00
Total VAT @ 20%: £2,160.00
Assignment Fee (not VATable): £80.00
Total Amount Payable: £13,040.00
The reverse is, you have a budget of £10,000.00
Maximum Budget: £10000.00
VAT on Hammer Price @ 20%: £1532.00
Buyer’s Premium @ 8%: £612.80
VAT on Buyer’s Premium @ 20%: £122.56
Total VAT @ 20%: £1,654.56
Assignment Fee (not VATable): £80.00
Total Additional Costs £2,347.36
Maximum Hammer Price: £7,660.00
These figures have been calculated by and curtesy of the calculator.
Well done DVLA
We’ll keep you posted on future auctions or why not attend yourself?
I’ve bought myself and it is great fun, be aware of the final amount to pay is different to the hammer price and we’ve published these costs below.
DVLA and BCA keep up the good work, raising money for the UK.
CVPP.CO.UK would also like to say a job well done!
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