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Free 10-question risk check

Will DVLA reject your V55/5?

Around a third of first-time V55/5 applications come back. Answer ten quick questions to get your rejection risk score — and a tailored list of exactly what to fix before you post.

High / medium / low scoreFix-it listVIN, NOVA & approvalTakes 2 minutes

Score your application

Answer honestly. Your risk score updates as you go.

Is the vehicle imported from abroad?
Is it over 3 years old?

Answer the two questions above to reveal the checklist tailored to your vehicle.

Rejection costs weeks

A returned application adds three to six weeks minimum — time to get the letter, fix the issue, and wait for DVLA to process the resubmission. The car stays off the road throughout.

Most rejections are avoidable

The common causes are predictable: a mismatched VIN, a missing document, the wrong tax class, or handwriting DVLA can’t read. Every one can be caught before you post.

Get it right first time

A validated, legible form with a complete document pack is the single biggest factor in a first-time pass. That is exactly what this checker helps you confirm.

Cut your risk to near zero

Our guided tool validates every field against DVLA rules — VIN format, tax class, required documents — and gives you a legible, print-ready V55/5. £14 one-time, full refund if DVLA rejects it.

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