AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
|
| Buying today advice - From Disco3 without Log Book V5C ? |
|
Hi
Long term lurker, now about to buy a D4 from this here site, this one specifically https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/sale-2014-6...80984.html
If all goes to plan this afternoon at least.
The seller had a private plate on the car, which has been transferred etc, but typically the log book hasn't arrived yet from DVLA. I'm going up today, as it's the only day I've got.
I can only do a HPI check on the private plate, as hpicheck results state that there is no information from this registration on DVLA for the new registration.
So my question to the experts is - how do I ensure it is all tickety boo, without a log book ?
|
 14th May 2019 10:09 am |
|
|
Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 12697
 
|
seller hasn't just joined to sell this so that's a good sign ... why not ring DVLA ? i had to regarding issues with my private plate and they were extremely helpful. .
Dean
====================================
2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
|
| 14th May 2019 10:21 am |
|
|
AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
|
Quote:seller hasn't just joined to sell this so that's a good sign ... why not ring DVLA ? i had to regarding issues with my private plate and they were extremely helpful.
thanks
thats a good call, will try DVLA.
|
| 14th May 2019 10:25 am |
|
|
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
|
Hardware17 wrote:seller hasn't just joined to sell this so that's a good sign ... why not ring DVLA ? i had to regarding issues with my private plate and they were extremely helpful.
I'd agree - when I transferred my Private Plate onto retention, the DVLA took a few days to send the V5 Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
|
| 14th May 2019 10:32 am |
|
|
defector
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: Greater Manchester
Posts: 1419
 
|
Is that still Euro 6 compliant without the Adblue.
Heard of many Londoners selling their older vehicles and only looking for EU6 since the ULEZ zone came into being.
|
| 14th May 2019 12:23 pm |
|
|
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1664
|
The car's not old enough or covered enough miles to need the belts done (7 years / 110k).
Check the service record to make sure everything in order.
Check the MoT history online (you'll need the proper reg) for advisories or fails.
Current 'LL' plate is now on a RR Ewok. 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
Last edited by Scott #55 on 14th May 2019 1:49 pm. Edited 1 time in total
|
| 14th May 2019 12:27 pm |
|
|
DG
Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
|
defector wrote:Is that still Euro 6 compliant without the Adblue.
Heard of many Londoners selling their older vehicles and only looking for EU6 since the ULEZ zone came into being.
No ...ISTR 2016MY for Euro 6 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
|
| 14th May 2019 12:52 pm |
|
|
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
|
Scott #55 wrote:The car's not old enough or covered enough miles to need the belts done (7 years / 70k).
Is that correct? According to other threads it's 7 years or 112k on D4. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
|
| 14th May 2019 1:15 pm |
|
|
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1664
|
Dur..... I refer you to caveat in my original post. It appears that it is missing 'I'm an  ' after the 'I'm no expert....'. Updated mileage info. 
Hope no one has rushed out and done the belts on the strength of my advice..... 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
|
| 14th May 2019 1:48 pm |
|
|
AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
|
To save anyone having to read any further if they don't want to - I went, saw and bought it.
Over the last 30 years I've bought and sold loads of cars and motorbikes, always been careful - using hpicheck and before that the insurance company and old bill (when you used to be able to), avoiding a couple of near misses with stolen cars and other dodgy cars along the way. Always going with the belief that you can usually tell if you ask enough questions if it's all ok and kosher.
Yesterday the car drove impeccably, looked exactly as described, seller (slug) was genuine, nothing at any point felt rushed or suspect.
So despite umming and ahhing all the way up on the train; as to whether it was sensible to buy a car without the V5 present, I decided I would if it all felt genuine, which it did.
Only one day in, but the D4 HSE has exceeded my expectations, it is stunning to drive and has real presence.
Very happy. 
|
| 15th May 2019 10:00 am |
|
|
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
 
|
 result and another happy Disco owner Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
|
| 15th May 2019 10:51 am |
|
|
AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
|
wrapping this up and more for me (and other potential D4 buyers on the receiving end of private plate transfers and the DVLA
V5 arrived today 
All sorted and no probs.
|
| 15th May 2019 11:02 am |
|
|
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
|
One of the benefits of buying from an established member on here Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
|
| 15th May 2019 11:10 am |
|
|
