Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet - DVLA- number plate retention- Royal Mail return

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Thu 21 Mar 2013 20:15
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet - DVLA- number plate retention- Royal Mail return - cparsons
I applied to put my cherished number plates into retention 9 days ago, and DVLA have today confirmed that the process is complete and my confirmation email (along with revised MOT certificate and tax disc) have been returned to me today.

Does anyone know whether these would have been sent first or second class? Previous documents sent to me by the DVLA, such as reminders for tax discs etc, were second class but I was hoping due to the 10day timescale guideline and important nature of the documents, this may have been sent first class?

Please advise- thank you!
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Thu 21 Mar 2013 21:41
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet - DVLA- number plate retention- Royal Mail return - Bromptonaut

A bulk user like DVLA will get preferential rates for mail but first class will still be a lot more costly than second. I don't think they could cost justify using first for routine correpondence. If they contract mail to a bulker such as TNT which using the PO to deliver delay may be even longer - stuff from my bank routinely takes 7-10 days.

I work in gov department but not transport. Second class is default except for 'just in time' meeting papers etc.

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