No acknowledgement slip from DVLA

GrumpyGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Karma :

I sold my ZZR back in Janurary to a chap from the Isle of Man.

So I sent the export slip to the DVLA and I have not had a slip from the DVLA recognising the sale.

Should I be worried? I think they have done their usual thing and have lost it and still think I own the motorcycle. I sorned it in December so I do not want letters from them come Christmas about taxing it.

Thanks
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Beehive Bedlam · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Karma :

I bought my bike on the 7th of Feb and still not received a log book.

The V5 was sent recorded delivery I am told they have no choice but to sort it out if you've got proof it was sent.

If I don't receive it within the next two weeks I will be contacting DVLA.

Ted · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Karma :

I ended up with an £80 fine because of the DVLA's incompetence.

You should receive an acknowledgment slip within 4-6 weeks of sale/transfer. If you have not received one the onus is on you to follow it up.

My advice would be to send them a letter saying when you sold it, and that you have not received an acknowledgment slip yet.

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Ted · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Karma :

Oh I haven't paid it... They want it they can come and get it.

J.M. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Karma :

Phone them up and complain about it. Record the call if possible (free Android apps do this). You'll then have proof of chasing it up if anything is to come of it. They'll tell you to write them a letter detailing the make/model/registration of the vehicle, the date of sale, whom it was sold to, and to sign the letter.

They'll then receive this, update their records, and you'll receive the acknowledgement slip. They won't backdate an acknowledgement slip.

I'm surprised the guy that bought it hasn't complained yet about not receiving the V5. If he has, DVLA will tell you on the phone that you're not the registered keeper anymore.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

evilzed · Scooby Slapper Joined: 05 Oct 2013 Karma :

I notified them about me moving house while they did update my address as my road tax disc (last year) came to the new address my V5 never came and had to pay £25....Sigh

GrumpyGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Karma :

Cheers fellas, on the case now Thumbs Up

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cheeseman · Trackday Trickster Joined: 11 Jun 2014 Karma :

dandelion · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Feb 2013 Karma :

As above pick up the phone and forget mailing them. If they lose a V5 what are the chances of them receiving let alone reading a letter?
I had the same for my bike but as a new keeper. Called and they had sent it to the wrong address. Came in the mail 3 days later.

Similar thing happened with the car, misus waited and I just called them up and sorted in 5 minutes. Chaps on the phone are usually polite and easy to deal with, if you are.