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Lovely, I expect the number plate people have had the registration away though :shock:

Standard split wrote:

I hope not i managed to re claim my registration last year after a 35 year break :D

Si Med wrote:

Your right im sure people may have realised it, but there is hope 😃 my reg just for reference vly 91

Si Med wrote:

I hope not i managed to re claim my registration last year after a 35 year break :D

Si Med wrote:

Only just seen this...and as Rich says WOW...fantastic find. Pre Aug-55 RHD Texas Brown, not many of them about.

The cabrio wasn't registered either when Mike bought it but he got the OG registration back so I'm sure the owenr will be able to reclaim it.

55Kab wrote:

iwouldn't be so sure on that. A friend of mine bought a discovered 58 complete with the old reg documents.
It turned out that the original number was on a 3 year old VW Golf, transferred years before to a modern car, and then later on to the Golf

Ovaltine wrote:

I think it's a bit of hit and miss as to whether the plate's been reassigned or not. The car's details are not listed on the DVLA's vehicle enquiry page so perhaps that's not a good sign.

55Kab wrote:

The DVLA database isn't always that accurate.......
My ovals reg number came up as 'not found' when I checked online and on that basis applied to the Historic VW Club for their help in scrutinising my application to get back the number.
Imagine my surprise when the DVLA turned around and said that the plate was on their system after all, and if I simply paid for a replacement V5C that would be the end of the matter.....they didnt want the 1977 V5 from me either (which I'd have been reluctant to do).
Couldn't get the £20 cheque in the post quick enough :lol: .

Ovalbug wrote:

I think it's a bit of hit and miss as to whether the plate's been reassigned or not. The car's details are not listed on the DVLA's vehicle enquiry page so perhaps that's not a good sign.

55Kab wrote:

only new info i have guys is the plate is unfortunately unavailable. whether this could be fought for remains to be seen.the solicitors are taking their time and documentation and keys havent reached her yet. she has read all your comments and is very pleased you all share in her delight. keep them coming and hopefully it will encourage a bit of work on the old girl. she has been waiting patiently for 25 years, tucked away from harms way. a few weeks longer wont hurt im sure :)

fuctundbrok wrote:

From the VZi thread.

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only new info i have guys is the plate is unfortunately unavailable…

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