Notifying the DVLA of a scrapped car is a pretty straightforward process.
The paperwork is generally handled if you scrap your car with a licensed ATF (Authorised Treatment Facility).
But it’s essential not to overlook it!
This guide will explain how to notify the DVLA online, what you need, and what other document informs you of your car being scrapped.
So, once you’ve booked your collection and had your vehicle scrapped, you are legally required to inform the DVLA about your scrap car.
You must notify the DVLA that you’ve sold your car as soon as it’s been collected and crushed.
Scrapping a car with the DVLA will require you to provide the following, so you must have it on hand.
These are the main requirements when scrapping a car with the DVLA! So make, so you inform the DVLA correctly.
Notify the DVLA of a scrapped car online.
When informing the DVLA of your car being scrapped, you must provide your 11-digit reference number and the address of the A.T.F.
You can notify the DVLA below.
Inform DVLA of a scrapped car via post.
Alternatively, you can notify the DVLA via post. This can take a little longer, although it follows a similar process.
The DVLA address for scrapping a car is as follows:
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BD
If you inform the DVLA of a scrapped car via post, you can expect to receive a response within 4-6 weeks.
This may affect your ability to cancel any road tax or insurance, so if you can notify the DVLA online – Do it!
Lost your logbook? No problem!
Even if you’ve lost the logbook, you can still notify the DVLA of a scrapped car.
If you misplaced your logbook, inform the DVLA by following this process.
You can then send that letter to DVLA, so they know about your scrapped car.
Please provide the following when scrapping your vehicle, as the DVLA may reject your notice.
If you have any road tax owed, this will also be impacted.
A few other options exist when notifying the DVLA about a scrap car.
Notify the DVLA of a scrapped car, but keep your private plate.
If you have scrapped your vehicle and need to inform the DVLA but have a private plate, you must do the following first.
Applying to take off your number plate
A personalised plate can be removed and assigned to another vehicle when required.
This is key! As you could potentially lose your pride and joy.
Once you have placed your plate on retention, you can inform the DVLA of your scrapped car.
Notify the DVLA when scrapping a foreign car
If you have scrapped a foreign car and think you must notify the DVLA, that is not the case!
Learn more about scrapping a foreign car in the UK with our complete guide.
You should know how to inform the DVLA of a scrap car.
The process can be simple and quickly followed, and with the right service provider, you can remove the worry of having to chase up collection drivers.
Also, chasing paperwork and documents and being shocked with potential fines for failing to notify the DVLA (online or by post) differs from what everyone wants.
When choosing the right provider to scrap your car, you must consider the aftercare received, as it is down to you to follow up and notify the DVLA of your scrapped car.
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