You should expect to be able to view the vehicle at the address on the V5C. If the seller cannot show you a valid V5C, ask them why. If they cannot produce a valid V5C, do not buy the vehicle from them! Remember: being the registered keeper of a vehicle is not the same thing as being the owner. The registered keeper is the person responsible for taxing the vehicle, not necessarily the person with a legal claim to ownership.
Look out for stolen V5Cs. The serial number is in a white circle in the top right-hand corner of the V5C. Do not buy the vehicle if you think the serial number has been altered or if part of the V5C is missing. Related blog articles Level crossings: everything you need to know to stay safe A horse rider asks 'Can you cope with other road users? A batch of faulty V5s were sent for secure destruction, and were thought to have been correctly disposed of by an external company. However, have resurfaced, and been reported as stolen.
Such authentic-looking V5 paperwork makes it relatively easy for criminals to clone the identity of genuine cars and give them to stolen cars. These cloned cars are also tricky to spot because, even if a buyer gets a vehicle history check, its the genuine cars details that are investigated. The DVLA says it has changed its internal processes so that this kind of mistake cannot happen again. A spokesman said: 'We are confident that the vast majority of 'missing' certificates were destroyed, but given that a further recent missing certificate was presented, we took the view that it would be in the public interest to publish all potentially compromised serial numbers.
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A theft-related insurance claim indicates that the vehicle has been stolen and an insurance company has paid out a claim on it and has become the legal owner. It may have been recovered intact and returned to the road, or in a damaged condition. If you require further information about a Theft status contact our Service Support Team who will verify the current status of the vehicle for you.
These vehicles have not been recovered and ownership rests with the insurer who made the total loss payment. They are able to repossess the vehicle as soon as it is identified, even if it has been bought innocently. It will always go back to an age related plated once the 'private' plate has been moved to another vehicle. Where the vehicle has undergone one or more registration plate changes, you will be advised of each previous registration plate and the date it was applied to the vehicle.
As with plate changes, most colour changes of a vehicle will be for the purposes of personalisation. If the vehicle has had a colour change recorded, you will be advised of the original colour, the number of previous changes recorded and the current colour.
We can tell you how many previous keepers the vehicle has had and the dates of change of ownership. For example 0 previous keepers means that it is still registered to its original keeper and you will be number two, four previous keepers means that the present keeper is the fifth and you will be number six.
Look out for several changes in quick succession, it could mean that the vehicle is problematical, or it could be due to the type of vehicle. However the names and addresses of the last two keepers are shown on the V5C, the Vehicle Registration Certificate. You can contact those keepers to ask about the vehicle.
Please note that the keeper is not necessarily the owner, it may be a company vehicle or belong to a third party. The mileage record is gathered from various sources. It is presented in date order and shows mileage, date and source. You should check the mileage readings and dates with MOT certificates and service records to satisfy yourself that the sequence of mileages is acceptable.
Our records flag up any mileage discrepancies. A discrepancy indicates that the vehicle may have been 'clocked', and that at some point the odometer has been tampered with to display a lower figure than the actual mileage. If necessary contact the previous keepers of the vehicle shown on the V5C. This information is not validated and therefore some data may not be complete or accurate.
Please note that a small proportion of imported vehicles may have readings in kilometers rather than miles. If a vehicle is recorded as being imported, we cannot provide information for the period that it was out of the country. Therefore you should try to obtain as much information about the vehicle's history as possible.
You should also check the vehicle documents carefully. Please note that a vehicle purchased in another country in the European Union and brought into the UK, whether as a new or used vehicle, is not classified as an Imported Vehicle, to reflect the single European Market. Always check with a franchised dealer if you are unsure of the origin of the vehicle or if you believe it is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. If a vehicle is recorded as being exported we cannot provide information on the period that it was out of the country.
Only proceed if there is a current V5C, dated after the date of export shown in the Vehicle Check report. A vehicle is not always registered with the DVLA when it is new. It may have been used in another European country, or on a private estate in the UK. All rights reserved. We use cookies on our site We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website work and improve your experience, as well as for analytics. Settings Accept All. About buying a vehicle. About your Vehicle Check Report.
Written Off Information. The Seller Always find out exactly who you are buying the vehicle from. Dealer Visit them to ensure they have commercial premises and are not selling from a public car park.
Private Sales Visit the address recorded on the V5C document and ask to see proof of identity, such as a passport or recent utility bill, to ensure the seller is the keeper. How to Avoid Fraud Follow these simple rules and you will minimise the risk factor involved when buying a used vehicle. The basic rules to follow are: Visit the seller - don't let them bring the vehicle to you and don't meet them halfway Check their identity Vehicle Check the vehicle Don't buy a 'bargain' - it may not be all it seems Get an independent mechanical inspection.
The Vehicle You must question the reason for a vehicle being sold below the current market value. Vehicle Check cannot tell you: If the vehicle has been damaged, unless written off by an insurance company. If it is a clone the data supplied will be for a different, but identical, vehicle.
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