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Why would a car buyer want the V5 reference number?

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Old 11-04-2014, 07:01 PM
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Default Why would a car buyer want the V5 reference number?

Just sold my Maverick on eBay & the fella who's won it messaged me & asked if I could send him the v5 reference number.

I'm scratching my head as to why he'd ask for this!

Sold many cars in my life & never been asked for this!!

Anyone?
Old 11-04-2014, 07:04 PM
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Need the V5 ref for a full HPI check
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Or too check the history
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Mot status and history also requires it.
Old 11-04-2014, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyRobbo
Mot status and history also requires it.
That'll be my bet too
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Fair enough.

Did think about checking past mots etc but got everything with it.
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Yes, as others have said you can use it on the HPI check now.
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You also need it to tax the car if you don't have the reminder, that's if it needs tax obviously
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sounds like a savvy buyer
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hes going to steal your identity and take over your life lol
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Vosa mot history check
Shows all the computerised mots includng any advisories, good way to check if mileage adds up and what work has been done at mot time - nothing to worry about !
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