6.—(1) This regulation applies where it appears to the Department when it gives notice under regulation 5(4) that the vehicle to which the application relates does not have a vehicle identification number which—
(a)complies with paragraph 3.1.1 of the Annex to Directive 76/114/EEC(1) or that Directive as last amended by Directive 78/507/EEC(2);
(b)has been previously assigned to the vehicle under this regulation; or
(c)does not fall within sub-paragraph (a) or (b), but is adequate for the purpose of enabling the vehicle to be identified.
(2) In such a case—
(a)the Department shall assign a vehicle identification number to the vehicle; and
(b)the number shall be specified in the notice.
(3) Where an application is made under regulation 5 for the issue of a Department’s approval certificate under Article 31A(5) of the Order—
(a)paragraph (1) shall have the effect as if the words “when” to “regulation 5(4)” were omitted; and
(b)paragraph (2) shall have effect as if sub-paragraph (b) were omitted.
O.J. No. L24, 18.12.75, p. 1
O.J. No. L155, 19.5.78, p. 31