redmeanie Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Apart from whats on the V5 is there any way of getting a full list of previous RKs of my car [from DVLA obviously]... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, redmeanie said: Apart from whats on the V5 is there any way of getting a full list of previous RKs of my car [from DVLA obviously]... Post the details on here and you may find the previous owners or people who may know the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 hours ago, redmeanie said: Apart from whats on the V5 is there any way of getting a full list of previous RKs of my car [from DVLA obviously]... @redmeanie What do you mean by previous RKs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 3 hours ago, redmeanie said: Apart from whats on the V5 is there any way of getting a full list of previous RKs of my car [from DVLA obviously]... The V5 hasn’t given the name of previous registered keepers for a few years now. GDPR. No chance of them doing it if you enquire either unfortunately. Members on owners clubs are about your only chance now. Even the club officials themselves can’t legally give out any details they hold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator said: @redmeanie What do you mean by previous RKs? I thought that, but worked out it's registered keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 As Mark says PK's not available any more, Data Protection and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Not true. You must have a "good reason" for the request, and fill out a V888 form. But just "'cos I want to know" or I want to contact them for a chat probably doesn't cut it. The following comes from here: https://www.freecarcheck.co.uk/checking-previous-owners-via-the-dvla/ Are previous owner’s names, addresses available for free? Yes and no. The DVLA will sometimes release details related to the previous/current keepers – but it’s not possible to request them online, currently. None of the various vehicle data check services (such as ours, or HPICheck) can provide you with previous keeper details – we only provide you with the actual number of previous keepers (eg: “Previous keepers: 3“). For most people this is enough, but if you want to know something specific, it gets a little more difficult. Due to privacy laws, the DVLA doesn’t just hand over this data willy-nilly either, so make sure that you qualify before asking for it. Firstly, you will need a good reason – a “reasonable cause” as the DVLA call it. Examples of what the DVLA considers a ‘reasonable cause’ are: -finding out who was responsible for an accident -tracing the registered keeper of an abandoned vehicle -tracing the registered keeper of a vehicle parked on private land -giving out parking tickets -giving out trespass charge notices -tracing people responsible for driving off without paying for goods and services -tracing people suspected of insurance fraud So you cannot request previous keeper information simply because you are interested in buying the car, or just because you want to know if the car was previously used as a private hire (taxi) vehicle, for example. Bear in mind that lying on this form is an offence as well, so don’t do it. If you think your request is still valid, you will need to fill out form V888. How do I fill out form V888? Fill in a form and apply by post, it’s that simple. The form you need to use depends on whether you’re: an individual – use form V888 here a company that issues parking or trespass charge notices – use form V888/3 here The V5 Log Book does not show full previous keeper information sadly. Can companies see current keeper information? If they pay for it yes, but it’s tightly regulated. And only for the same reasons above, for example if they are a parking charge firm (such as ParkingEye), and they need to view your details to send you a fine or invoice by post. The DVLA makes a lot of money from giving out driver details. Each time one of these requests is made, the DVLA charges them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I doubt if any layman could submit such a form, only the police or other government authorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 And the form itself is here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/853889/v888-request-by-an-individual-for-information-about-a-vehicle.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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