Ok, so, sent in the vehicle for MOT this week, and it passed. Then took down the V55/5 form to the DVLA along with the MOT certificate, some ID, and insurance certificate and guess what?
A letter arrived this morning allocating a registration plate! Ok, so it's a Q-plate (meaning they couldn't determine age accurately), but that really doesn't matter.... in short the bug is on the road!
Will post more pics and on the road shots when I get the chance to drive it!