VIN plate on slam panel - can you buy replacements ??!?!?

Basically as per subject - anyone know as I believe its going to be a problem for MOT's soon (if not already) if its missing  :dontknow:

theres a vin number on the scuttle panel too, so shouldnt be an issue. MK2s pass MOTs fine without the plate on the slam panel

Im aware that there is one on scuttle if you dont have the whole scuttle cut out  

What would be situation with smoothed bay and slam panel ??

ah that could be a problem then  
I did see a build thread ages ago where someone got a new one made up, iirc he used a classic car place to get it done. not much help tho I'm afraid!

MalC said

Im aware that there is one on scuttle if you dont have the whole scuttle cut out  

What would be situation with smoothed bay and slam panel ??

For the MoT, the car only needs one or the other, although it needs to be permanently secured to the vehicle. This probably means riveted rather than screwed on. It can be relocated elsewhere. I'd advise if it is located elsewhere then its pointed out to the MoT tester, it will save a lot of time and he might well fail it if he can't find it quickly (ie in the standard place).

Unless the bonnet is transparent or the car is driven with the bonnet up all the time, I can't really see the point of a TOTALLY smoothed engine bay with the scuttle missing and/or the VIN number considered too untidy to remain.

An alternative is to use a 1980 or earlier car, they had the VIN number stamped to a suspension turret, so it can remain if the scuttle is no longer there.

Paul, I have been informed that the MOT rules may be changing tho  :dontknow: the car still has the scuttle - was just using that as an example in response to previous reply

Can you buy blank replacements or order them thru DVLA or somewhere ???

MalC said

Paul, I have been informed that the MOT rules may be changing tho  :dontknow: the car still has the scuttle - was just using that as an example in response to previous reply

Can you buy blank replacements or order them thru DVLA or somewhere ???

Do you know how the rules are changing?

there used to be a place in the back of the autotrader where you can get all vin tags, even dash 1s for the newer cars, you need to send your log book and I.D and they send you wat you want

foxy

http://www.tagsdirect.co.uk/

Cheers  :?

MalC said

Cheers Mark

MUPPET!!!!!

You know me well…….just phoned tagsdirect and they dont do the VIN plate for a MK1 golf anymore but they can do me a sticker for…..wait for it………..

?69

8O  8O  8O  8O  8O

Back to drawing board - anyone else with any ideas  :dontknow:

live with it

I got a replacement several years ago for my campaign from:-

www.tagplates.com

Worth a try

Cheers
Kev

Found elsewhere in response to a guy with the same problem…

"If you want a replacement, then you'll have to go through Volkswagen. You'll need to get a REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT VIN PLATE form from a dealer or VAG in Milton Keynes, fill it out and then take the form to your local police station and make an appointment to have the car inspected (just to make sure everythings above board). The police fax confirmation back to Volkswagen Group Services who will then apply to Germany for the replacement VIN Plate. The Vin plate request must be submitted through an authorised VW/Audi dealer with your V5 Document.

This is the process that I went through in 1999 so apologies if parts (or all) of the above is no longer relevant.

If you want info The telephone number I used was 01908 679121 although i imagine there may well be a website now too

Hope the above helps."

I've just looked on the VW UK website and the VW information line is: 0800 333 666.

It's probably costly but it's better to be genuine and legit rather than stump up for the spurious tags these internet site offer.