My online assignment failed – what should I do?
First of all, check that the vehicle has valid road tax and MOT. If the vehicle is untaxed, you cannot assign online. If that is the case you can re-tax the vehicle and wait 24 hours before trying to assign. If it still doesn’t work, complete form V317 and send it by post to DVLA Swansea with your documents. Most issues are usually related to a break in the taxation history of the vehicle and transfer is only possible via the postal method. It is also worth noting that if the vehicle is 25 years old or more, online assignments are often not possible.
