Sorrento Green 205 GTi G54 WPB - V5C been applied for

[dom9]

Cross post of mine from the 205 GTi Drivers forum:

Hi guys, long time no post in this section of the forum.

I received a letter, out of the blue, from the DVLA stating that someone else had applied for the V5C on my Sorrento.

There is a bit of a story behind this as I bought the car, left it at a garage for some work, then went to live in America. Came back a couple of years later and the garage had closed/ moved and I couldn't get in touch with them... Hence the car has not been in my possession (though I have kept SORN-ing it while I have been looking, though not that hard, admittedly). It wasn't in great condition and didn't owe me much money, frankly.

So, I just spoke with the DVLA and they said that since the car is not in my possession and I have not reported it stolen (I had more 'lost it' than had it stolen, if that makes sense) that they would have to issue a V5C to the guy (or gal) who applied for it.

I am in two minds about this... Firstly, it is still my car and I would rather 'give it to someone' than the DVLA issue a V5C really, without my consent. But I don't want to report it stolen and get someone in trouble, as the car is not in my poseession and no one has done anything wrong, IMHO.

Is it anyone on here? I would hope so as I would then know it was going to be looked after and I would be happy with that. If not, can you guys keep your eyes peeled for anyone on the web who says they have 'found' a Ltd Ed Sorrento and have applied for the V5C. Maybe (you tell me, I spend no time on the classifieds these days) it is worth something and I should be selling it to someone!?

Honestly, I am off to live in Singapore at the end of next month and will likely not be back for another couple of years, so it would give me a warm feeling to know that someone is looking after it, especially if they are restoring it. I would, however, possibly be interested in staying in touch with the person with the new V5C and buying it back.

Any info or thoughts are very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Dom

PS Original thread here for those who are members/ interested: http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic...

Edited by dom9 on Thursday 29th April 13:50

[The_Gza]

Where is it at the moment? Have you lost track of the car entirely since the garage went under?

IMHO it's definitely worth *something* - and someone sounds like their trying it on. Also, just because they apply to be the registered keeper (their name on the V5) doesn't automatically mean they would now 'own' the car.

If your car was close to me, I'd happily try and sort it out for you.

[dom9]

Honestly, pretty much my thoughts entirely.

Things are complicated by the fact that I am moving to Singapore in 3 weeks, so it isn't worth 'a lot' to me. The hassle of having to sort it would probably be more pain than it's worth, if I am honest. However, if/ when we come home, it would be nice to have a (restored) ltd. ed. 205 Gti in the garage and that would have provided a good base.

Either way, I spoke to the DVLA and if I have 'lost track of it' (which I have) unless I report it stolen to the Police, then they "have to issue the V5C to the person who applied". So, it seems like a real chew on for me to do anything about it. I won't ever contest ownership, but if I found out who had it, if they restore it, it would be nice to have 'first refusal' if they then came to sell it.