{"id":13849,"date":"2023-07-17T06:06:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T06:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=13849"},"modified":"2023-09-06T12:01:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:01:26","slug":"vin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/vin\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Identification Number Rules | DVLA Q Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VIN PLATE RULES<\/strong>: All UK registered vehicles must have a plated vehicle identification number.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule, the VIN will get stamped in to the chassis of the automobile.<\/p>\n<p>The VIN is a unique number associated to each individual vehicle. DVLA use the code for identification much like <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/number-plates\/\">registration numbers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle identification numbers serve as a fingerprint for the car or bike. Thus, no two vehicles in operation will have the same VIN number.<\/p>\n<p>Every VIN is unique because it comprises <strong>17 different characters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is a combination of digits (numbers) and capital letters. Combining the numbers and letters acts as a unique identifier for each vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>How to Find a Vehicle Identification Number UK<\/h2>\n<p>Inspect the vehicle chassis number from registration if you want to identify your VIN. But, it may not be possible to make a DVLA chassis number check in certain situations. The identification plate may be missing if the <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/rebuilds\/\">car got rebuilt<\/a>, altered, or modified.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Reasons for a New VIN or Registration<\/h2>\n<p>There are some specific reasons why you may need to get a new VIN or registration number. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building up a <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/kit-built\/\">kit car<\/a> or making a <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/kit-converted\/\">kit-conversion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/rebuilds\/\">Rebuilding a vehicle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Restoring an <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/old-classics\/\">old vehicle<\/a> or <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/reconstructed-classics\/\">reconstructing a classic<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Making <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/radically-altered\/\">radical alterations to a vehicle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: In these cases the vehicle may need <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-approval\/\">type approval<\/a> and the DVLA would usually need to assess it for roadworthiness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Vehicle Identification Number: VIN Chassis Number from Registration\" height=\"212\" style=\"float: right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/vehicle-identification-number-code.jpeg\" width=\"400\">Often, you can keep its original registration number. But, you would need to prove the original VIN of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The alternative is to apply for a replacement identity number instead.<\/p>\n<p>The DVLA issue an authorisation letter. Receipt of the letter means you can get the vehicle stamped with the new VIN.<\/p>\n<p>But, this can only take place if your vehicle passes the DVLA assessment.<\/p>\n<p>The next step is to get vehicle registration to use it on the roads. DVLA need confirmation that it got stamped with the correct VIN before they will register it.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Rules for Q Registration: Q Reg Cars<\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, the DVLA will issue a &#8216;Q&#8217; registration number. As a rule, Q plates get registered to vehicles whose age or identity cannot be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>There are different rules for Q registration. It means an original vehicle registration number becomes invalid. Thus, you must not display that registration again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: All vehicles must pass an appropriate <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-approval\/\">type approval<\/a> test before they get a Q registration.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-inner-block\">\n<h4>ALSO IN THIS SECTION<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/kit-built\/\">Kit-built Vehicles<\/a>: The process for registering kit-builds and kit-converted vehicle registration.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/kit-converted\/\">Kit-Converted Vehicles<\/a>: The process for vehicle registration of kit-converts at the DVLA.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/new-and-used-vehicles\/\">New and Used Vehicles<\/a>: Check the process for registering different types of vehicles and fees.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/new-registrations\/\">New Registrations<\/a>: Information on the process to get a vehicle registered yourself at DVLA.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/old-classics\/\">Old and Classic Vehicles<\/a>: How to register old or classic cars that have not been taxed since 1983.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/radically-altered\/\">Radically Altered Vehicles<\/a>: The process to register vehicles altered from their original specification.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/rebuilds\/\">Rebuilt Vehicles<\/a>: Check out how to register a rebuilt vehicle in the United Kingdom.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/rules\/driving\/vehicle-registration\/reconstructed-classics\/\">Reconstructed Classics<\/a>: Follow these steps to register a reconstructed classic vehicle.\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"updated-data\"><strong>DVLA VIN Number: Q Plate Rules for Registration in the United Kingdom<\/strong><br \/>\n<time datetime=\"2022-01-01\">Last Updated 2022<\/time><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VIN PLATE RULES: All UK registered vehicles must have a plated vehicle identification number. 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