Wonder if anyone can answer this question for me ? i know of kit car that's been a insurance write off and is becoming a cat d , But would only cost a small amount of money to put back on road . What's stopping you from taking i.d plates off saying you've re built it and re SVA / IVA the car for a new reg ?
P.s I know nothing about cars or this subject so I apologise in advance for being stupid .
Have a word with the VOSA to check the different categories. I'm not sure what categories you can repair, get inspected by VOSA and keep the same reg. But might be a possibility.
Cat D does not need an inspection, just apply for a new V5, £25
Cat C needs an inspection, it is only an inspection to comfirm the identity. It does not inspect repairs, cost £41.