I'm just about finished (although god only knows how?) !! and nearly ready for SVA time!! but although I've tried to make sure SVA man is happy (I hope!!) I don't have a clue as to the procedure I have to undergo to arrange the test.

Can anyone advise on who to contact first ? or what paperwork I have to make sure I have in my sticky mit before booking the actual SVA test ?

Cheers

Hi Molo

Phone Sandy Lane test centre first, ask how long the waiting list is for an SVA. Make up a VIN number. Then fill in the forms ( VOSA) then post them to Swansea. You'll get a letter back from Swansea confirming they have your paperwork and that you will get an appointment letter. Then you get a phone call from Sandy Lane, they give you a few dates to pick from. Go to SVA centre, test, pass / fail / re-test*.

Once you have passed go to Gosforth DVLA office, sit around, talk to them about registering the car, fill in the paperwork, book an appointment to take the car up to them for the inspection. After the inspection wait 3-5 days, get a letter in the post notifying you of the number they have allocated you. Get plates made up. Wait another 2-4 days, get a tax disc in the post. Drive!

Hope that helps,

Mike


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