Frame swaps and DVLA
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 2:01 pm
Following on from viewtopic.php?f=19&t=52604
I have a Lotus galvanised frame for my S4 but the V5 lists VIN as the original frame number only, not the full number shown on the plate under the bonnet.
Obviously, the LR frame number is different and because the V5 is showing just the original number, when swapping them over I am legally obliged to inform DVLA.
Has anyone managed this recently, and if so, how? What’s needed? I have no Lotus paperwork with the LR frame although it does have an identification number scribed in the usual place.
I’ve heard some horror stories of people ending up with Q plates which I’m obviously not wanting to risk.
Please don’t say “it’s a subframe therefore don’t tell them” as I think this is illegal, especially as my V5 is clearly showing the existing frame number as-is.
(My other option is to repair the rusted turret on the original chassis. Looks doable, especially as the crossmember is still holding vacuum so hasn’t perforated.)
Thanks
JonB
I have a Lotus galvanised frame for my S4 but the V5 lists VIN as the original frame number only, not the full number shown on the plate under the bonnet.
Obviously, the LR frame number is different and because the V5 is showing just the original number, when swapping them over I am legally obliged to inform DVLA.
Has anyone managed this recently, and if so, how? What’s needed? I have no Lotus paperwork with the LR frame although it does have an identification number scribed in the usual place.
I’ve heard some horror stories of people ending up with Q plates which I’m obviously not wanting to risk.
Please don’t say “it’s a subframe therefore don’t tell them” as I think this is illegal, especially as my V5 is clearly showing the existing frame number as-is.
(My other option is to repair the rusted turret on the original chassis. Looks doable, especially as the crossmember is still holding vacuum so hasn’t perforated.)
Thanks
JonB