Nah city will never call. The owner can still plug in their plates and see if they got any violations but if the cop messed up the VIN number then it might not show. If you plead not guilty you will show proof and if they approve no need to show up to court. If you appeal their rejection you can provide more evidence, before they can schedule a hearing. If they schedule a hearing then they need to see the owner even if it’s not their fault.