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Vin Number Advice Required


magh

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Hi guys, do I need to apply to dvla for a vin number or can I create my own which would be nice if so I realise the last 6 digits are numbers but apart from that can it be any mix of numbers/letters in any order.

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The "proper" way is to ask DVLA who will assign one for you; you just send them a nicely worded letter asking for one.

 

A lot of people just make one up according to the requirements. The chances of you picking one that already exists is, let's face it, highly improbable :) but I just requested one formally. That would be my advice but opinions differ ;)

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I made mine up in 2007. Wasn't even questioned. I like it as very few people get to have a vin number that is their initials - birthday - date started build - date finished build :) with a few X's here and there to get to 17 digits overall.

 

Worst case they will tell you you can't have it and will generate one for you.

 

DVLA rarely know what is going on, especially with kit cars

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Do you just send the letter to DVLA Swansea or do they have a department for it ?

 

Ps i found it

 

VC15A/MASET
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1ZZ

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