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You sell your car in a private sale to another motorist. What must you do as the registered keeper with the vehicle registration certificate (V5C)?

  1. A
    Send the certificate to your motor insurance company so they can register the transfer
  2. Complete the sale details to notify the DVLA and hand the new keeper the green slipAnswer
  3. C
    Give the entire unaltered certificate to the buyer and wait for their next MOT test
  4. D
    Take the certificate to an approved MOT test centre to record the change of vehicle keeper

Answer

Complete the sale details to notify the DVLA and hand the new keeper the green slip
When disposing of a vehicle privately, the registered keeper is legally required to notify the DVLA immediately (online or by post) and provide the new keeper with the V5C/2 green slip. This updates the national vehicle register and releases the seller from ongoing keeper liabilities.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the official governing body responsible for maintaining vehicle registration records
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is the only statutory agency handling vehicle registration records.
Ensures the notification is directed to the correct authority rather than private businesses such as insurers or MOT garages.
2
Apply the legal procedure for transferring vehicle keeper details during a private sale
The seller completes the transfer online or sends the completed section to the DVLA, while handing the green 'new keeper' supplement (V5C/2) to the buyer.
Relieves the seller of legal liability as the registered keeper and provides the buyer with temporary proof of keeper status.

Key Concept

Registered Keeper Transfer Responsibilities for V5C
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