Searching for my old car...

[AbbyBear]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help? I'm trying to track down my first car which I had in the early 1990s. It was a grey 1956 split screen Morris Minor, reg plate RUH 346. I'm wondering if there's some sort of database in your club or a way of asking members if anyone knows it's whereabouts? I've tried searching the reg number on the DVLA website but came up with nothing.
Many thanks,
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[busguy]

The RUH 346 registration number is now on a white Volvo (unknown model) according to the Congestion charge site.
Your Minor car may still be on the road, and on the DVLA system with a replacement registration number!

[AbbyBear]

Oh that's interesting! I wonder how I can find out. Maybe I should give the dvla a ring after the weekend. Thank you.

[AbbyBear]

I just put the reg number into a car insurance quote site, and yes, it came up with a list of Volvos to choose from. All dated between 80s-90s. I wonder if that means it's being used as a personalised number plate now? Is that possible?

[busguy]

I just put the reg number into a car insurance quote site, and yes, it came up with a list of Volvos to choose from. All dated between 80s-90s. I wonder if that means it's being used as a personalised number plate now? Is that possible?

That's what I think, but don't necessarily assume that the number was transferred because your old Morris was scrapped. Although still using the car, a lot of people sell their car's number through a number plate dealer. DVLA then allocate a replacement number and the car continues in use.
Not sure how you are going to track the car down though. DVLA may not divulge that info.

[AbbyBear]

Thank you for all your help. I'll give them a ring, it's worth a try.