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DVLA
warns motorists to check the Certificate of Entitlement for
a personalised registration number
This NEWS item
has come through Chris Hunt Cooke from the FBHVC - Chris says
that it is a caution particularly for anyone thinking of "getting
a personalised registration number for Christmas".
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DVLA
is today warning motorists to check the Certificate
of Entitlement (V750) when purchasing a personalised
registration (number plate) from a private seller
after 900 blank certificates were stolen. Motorists
are advised not to purchase the registration |
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if the serial number of the V750 certificate falls
within the following range: 5930101 to 5931000.
The serial number is located in the top right corner
of the certificate. If a motorist is offered a V750
when buying a personalised registration from a private
seller that falls into this range they should report
the matter to Northumbria police immediately.
The V750 certificate is issued for a registration
number which has never been assigned to a vehicle.
If the number had previously been assigned to a
vehicle then the buyer should ask to see a Retention
Document (V778) or a vehicle registration certificate
(V5C).
DVLA Spokesperson, Victoria Ford said: “We
know that personalised registrations are very popular
and that many people may be looking to purchase
one for themselves or family and friends. We are
warning people if they are buying from a private
seller to check the serial number on the Certificate
of Entitlement to see if it falls within the range
5930101 to 5931000. They should also be wary of
the serial number being altered. If you are unsure,
don’t buy and contact Northumbria police.”
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A
batch of 2000 blank driver licence counterparts
(D740) were also stolen at the same time. The serial
numbers for these counterparts range from 6560001
to 6562000. Anyone presented with a paper
counterpart falling into this range should contact
Northumbria police.
The 900 blank certificates and 2000 blank counterparts
were stolen from DVLA’s stationary supplier
on 20 November 2012. No personal details have been
compromised as a result of this theft. The DVLA
has contacted vehicle hire companies, number plate
dealers and other key |
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to make them aware of the theft. The
theft of the certificates and counterparts is currently
under police investigation. |
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