# The Motor Cycles Etc. (Single Vehicle Approval) Regulations 2003, Regulation 6: Assignment of vehicle identification numbers


(1) Subject to paragraph (2) when an application is made for a Minister’s approval certificate in accordance with paragraphs (1) to (3) of regulation 5 the Secretary of State shall assign a vehicle identification number to the vehicle to which the application relates where it appears to him that—
(a) the vehicle does not have a vehicle identification number which—
(i) complies with paragraph 3.1.1 of the Annex to Directive 93/34/EC; or
(ii) has been previously assigned to the vehicle under this regulation; or
(b) the vehicle does not fall within sub-paragraph (a) but has a vehicle identification number which is inadequate for the purpose of enabling it to be identified.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply where the vehicle identification number of a vehicle does not correspond with the frame number or chassis number, as appropriate, of that vehicle.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1959/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-cycles-etc-single-vehicle-approval-regulations-2003/regulation-6
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