Unimog Club UK

Hi,

I have just joined this forum, I have a 404s which I purchased off eBay about 10 years ago.

It has never been registered in the UK, all I have is a photocopy of it's original factory inspection sheet which proves its age etc.

I have used it for years as an off road toy but now would like to get a number plate so I can drive it on the road etc.

Its is a 59 so it will be tax and Mot exempt.

I called the DVLA and they told me to fill in a NOVA application first, even though I already own it and it has been in the UK for many years.

I have no history of the vehicle, so don't know where its been etc before I got it.

I filled in the form for the NOVA application last week and the DVLA sent me a huge pack of paperwork but there is little to help.

I would appreciate some advice from someone who has done this recently, I know from experience that the DVLA are clamping down on old cars with missing V5s etc so I am bracing myself for a battle.

I presume an age related plate is the best course of action, but what do I register it as etc.

I looked on this forum but didn't see any article covering this, sorry if there is info and I missed it.

Regards, Karl.

How would I know ?

There was no numberplate, military ID or paperwork.

Do you know of a way ?

Hi Karl might be worth contacting me Uk at Milton Keynes it used to be a chap called Malcolm turner but he's left now ask them if they can confirm your of manufacture and original country of origin. Your right the Dvla are tightening up on things won't help when next year anything over 40 years old is going to be mot free !!!
Ask for the unimog department on 0333 4141 906
Keep us informed
Moose

It's a sad state the world nowadays 🙁 google the Unimog meuseum in Germany they may be able to give you a contact at the factory they are great people. I'll also contact an old friend who worked there see what he can find out 👍
Moose

Thanks Moose.