DVLA want my registration documents before inspection?

I just called DVLA trying to get hold of my local office, but was told I had to put my V55/4 in by post before they would arrange an inspection - is this the norm?
I'm trying to get it inspected pre SVA....


James

This is the UK DVLA you're referring to?

No such thing as the norm then!

I sent my V55 before it'd been SVA'd. I just left out ticking the boxes at the end of the form for attached forms. Just ticked what I did send (reciepts). I didn't have MAC, insurance and didn't want to send ID documents in the post. I put a note in explaining and the local office checked them when they inspected the car.

The inspection was before I passed my retest and the DVLA cleared it pending supply of the MAC. Dropped that off the next day and had plates the day after.

adrian

[Edited on 5/2/09 by adithorp]

Yep, I had to do that as well, I think it's the norm.

OK no problem, I'll do as they ask Just would rather hand it all over by hand...

James