DVLA Late Licensing Penalty (Tax) for Sold Car

[Jalipa]

Hi All,

 

I hope someone can help

 

Recently I have been chased by the Credit Agy for £80.0 Late Licensing Penalty for a vehicle that I had already sold.

 

I dispute that I owe anything -- as the car was sold before the tax ran out AND I sent the correct notification.

 

This is the timeline of events:

1. 22nd December 2014 I sold it the vehicle on part exchange to Westover Dealership

2. 29th December 2014 the V5 registration document was sent to the DVLA (not registered)

3. 31st December 2014 – Tax Ran out

 

4. 11th March 2015 – an Auctions house sold the vehicle on the Westover’s behalf

5. 30th March 2015 – I received an Acknowledgement Letter from the DVLA

6. 10th May 2015 – I received a letter from Rossendales demanding £80.0

7. 18th May 2015 – I wrote to Rossendales denying that anything was owed.

8. 3rd June 2015 – having been telephoned by Rossendales – I wrote directly to the DVLA

9. 24th June 2015 – having heard nothing & hassled by Rossendales – I rang the DVLA – who denied receiving any letter

10. 25th June 2015 – I wrote again to the DVLA (Registered)

11. 2nd July 2015 – I received a letter from the DVLA – Computer Generated & Generic stating that their decision is correct.

12. Mid July 2015 – I rang & requested a form V991 – for formal dispute (none is available online) it has not yet arrived.

 

I can provide the following documentation:

 

Bill of Sale to Westover on 22nd December 2014.

 

* A Statement from Westover that they were legal possession of the Vehicle from the 22nd December 2014 until the 11th March 2015 – when it was sold by Marnham Auctions.

 

My understanding is that as the owners of the Vehicle at that time when the Tax ran out – Westover should have either made a SORN declaration or taxed it themselves.

 

Observation:

a. I have never received a letter from DVLA for the Late Licensing Penalty – Only from Rossendales.

 

b.The DVLA have lost two letters – the original yellow section of V5 registration document sent on the 29th December 2014 & my letter of complaint dated 3rd June 2015

 

c. My problem is that I didn’t notice that I did not receive an acknowledgement from DVLA until March.

 

As I am now receiving a court summons from Rossendales – have I got a chance if this went to Court?

 

Thanks in advance

Edited July 30, 2015 by Jalipa

[dx100uk]

ignore the DCA they have no powers whatsoever

just after making a quick buck out of you

 

 

a DCA is NOT A BAILIFF

and has

NO SUCH LEGAL POWERS..

 

 

it quite frequent that the DVLA lose documents.

 

 

as they appear to have lost yours.

 

 

you have proof you did it.

 

 

pers I'd let it run now.

just invites letter tennis.

[dx100uk]

Hi All,

 

 

As I am now receiving a court summons from Rossendales – have I got a chance if this went to Court?

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

read the letter properly

it does not say WILL anywhere

 

 

rossers cant issue a claim

they are not the 'owner' of the 'debt'

 

 

dx

[Jalipa]

Thanks for replying!

 

it quite frequent that the DVLA lose documents.

 

 

as they appear to have lost yours.

 

 

you have proof you did it.

 

Unfortunately I have no proof that I sent the yellow V5 registration document as I didn't register the letter - I just popped it into an envelope & sent it (foolish on reflection)