V5

GrumpyGranddad · Nov 13, 2020

Just noticed my V5 states the number of seats as 5, when actually it’s 4.
Anybody else had this?

Ch1pbutty · Nov 13, 2020

GrumpyGranddad said:
Just noticed my V5 states the number of seats as 5, when actually it’s 4.
Anybody else had this?

You can slide an additional seat into the rails to make it 5.

Jabberwocky · Nov 13, 2020

Yep, mines the same. Apparently it's because five seats can be fitted. Nuts I know!

GrumpyGranddad · Nov 13, 2020

Ah I see, thanks.
Except that I can’t because I didn’t spec the 3rd rail. I guess that’s academic.

WelshGas · Nov 13, 2020

GrumpyGranddad said:
Ah I see, thanks.
Except that I can’t because I didn’t spec the 3rd rail. I guess that’s academic.

It’s a No Cost option to change it if you wish.

GrumpyGranddad · Nov 13, 2020

WelshGas said:
It’s a No Cost option to change it if you wish.

Hi WG, no I already have my van

WelshGas · Nov 13, 2020

GrumpyGranddad said:
Hi WG, no I already have my van

But if you do wish to change the V5c you just make the change on the document and return it to DVLA who issue a new one at no cost.
I wasn’t referring to fitting the 3rd rail.

Jabberwocky · Nov 13, 2020

Is there a benefit to make that change (to the V5c)?

WelshGas · Nov 13, 2020

Jabberwocky said:
Is there a benefit to make that change (to the V5c)?

Not to my knowledge.

GrumpyGranddad · Nov 13, 2020

WelshGas said:
But if you do wish to change the V5c you just make the change on the document and return it to DVLA who issue a new one at no cost.
I wasn’t referring to fitting the 3rd rail.

Oh I see, thanks WG.

Calimili · Nov 13, 2020

is your 199 4motion ? as at least in germany 4motion can't have the fifth seat...

GrumpyGranddad · Nov 13, 2020

Calimili said:
is your 199 4motion ? as at least in germany 4motion can't have the fifth seat...

No not 4 Motion. Mine drives beautifully but I do wonder whether I should have gone for it - muddy fields, winter roads, etc.

Wildcamper · Nov 13, 2020

In the picky world of insurance, DVLA etc one might well consider getting the V5 right. However, as yours says 5 seats that does not keen you actually must have 5 seats. What this means is you must not have more than 5 seats, or carry more than 5 persons. So if you are only carrying 4 I assume you are ok. After all there are many vehicles where one can find removable seats which one removes to carry a large load, or whatever. If it was the other way round then I can see potential issues, such as having 5 seats when the V5 says you have 4.