It's
A - Must be crushed - Cannot normally be returned to the road
B - May be broken for salvage - Cannot normally be returned to the road
C - Too expensive to repair commercially - Can be returned to the road
D - Everything else (new for old etc) - Can be returned to the road
AB&C have markers against them set when the insurers pay out (DVLA notified using a V23)
If you try to re-register it, the flag is noted and in all instances the relevant local police authority are notified. This is to protect against "ringing"
You then have to undergo a new vehicle test to inspect for the repairs, and also that the vehicle is not a ringer.
It's the Vehicle Identity Check scheme
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/carlgvow...heckscheme.htm So you could (possibly) put it back on the road, or break it or track it......
Can't see why it's a B though. should have thought it would fall under Cat C if there's no structural damage.
[Edited on 12-4-2005 by Mr_S]
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