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As I noted, the other similar MET case is running fewer arguments than yours, as the OP in that case is the registered keeper of the vehicle, you are not.

The argument I have added in around hirer liability usually has a good success rate. We can't offer guarantees as POPLA assessors are prone to making odd decisions, but I'd say it's one of the stronger arguments.

If I were a betting man, there's every chance MET will realise they've not got much hope and pull out before they have to pay the POPLA fee.

Either way, if the worst happens and the assessor finds against you, this decision is not binding on you.

Also, should I adjust this [NAME] (Registered Keeper) (Appellant) to (Hirer) instead of Registered Keeper?

Yes you should, well spotted. I'll amend.

£27 + VAT unless I’m out if date.

Select "Other" for the reason for appeal, you create a PDF which you upload explaining your reasons.

Mitigation is irrelevant to POPLA, they will decide on the facts of the case and not the excuses, they won’t care about a late flight.

I submitted an appeal on 17th March 25 and got a reply today:

The operator has contacted us and told us that they have withdrawn your appeal.

If you have already paid your parking charge, this is the reason your appeal will have been withdrawn. Unfortunately, you cannot pay your parking charge and appeal, which means that POPLA’s involvement in your appeal has ended. You will not be able to request a refund of the amount paid in order to resubmit your appeal to us.

If you have not paid your parking charge, the operator has reviewed your appeal and chosen to cancel the parking charge. As the operator has withdrawn your appeal, POPLA’s involvement has now ended and you do not need to take any further action.

Kind regards

POPLA Team

Thank you very much to the moderators on this forum for your help with all the letters and very glad I pursued this.