I have contacted the dvla yes, i have proof of purchase etc yes, paid with paypal, have inbox messages etc.

Only found out when i sold the plate to ian, 2 days later i saw the ebay add and thought cheeky git lol, rang ian and informed him his plate was for sale on ebay, he then contacted dvla etc and i have said il sort it all out obviously.

I will call the police tomorrow.

Guessing knowone knows him then...cheers lads