Guidance

The Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme

A guide about the VIC scheme.

From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
3 May 2013

This publication was withdrawn on

The Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme closed on 26 October 2015.

You no longer need a VIC test to apply for log book (V5C) if an insurance company has written off your vehicle.

Documents

The VIC scheme

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Cynllun yr Archwiliadau Adnabod Cerbydau (VIC)

Ref: Welsh version of VIC leaflet

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Details

From 26 October 2015, if an insurance company states that an accident damaged car can be repaired, it won’t need a VIC test in order for you to apply for log book (V5C).

This guide explains how the VIC scheme is used to prevent car crime.

DVSA oversees the scheme on behalf of DVLA which adds a ‘VIC marker’ to vehicles if they are told a vehicle has been written off by an insurance company.

Published 3 May 2013