Guidance

Check if a vehicle is genuine with DVLA's bulk data set

DVLA's bulk data set is primarily used for vehicle buyers to check if a vehicle is genuine.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Published: 1 August 2011
• Last updated: 18 November 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Bulk data set: information for vehicle buyers

Ref: V995/1

PDF, 1.8 MB, 6 pages

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Details

The data consists of vehicle identifying information which gives the vehicle registration number (VRN), vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model, and so on. It does not include names or addresses.

Published 1 August 2011
Last updated 18 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 18 November 2024

   Updated PDF.

2. 30 November 2022

   'Bulk data set: information for vehicle buyers' PDF updated.

3. 21 December 2020

   Updated PDF

4. 23 October 2020

   Updated pdf.

5. 8 August 2019

   PDF updated.

6. 30 July 2019

   Updated pdf - amendment to customer's address details.

7. 16 January 2019

   PDF updated.

8. 9 October 2018

   Updated PDF.

9. 1 June 2018

   PDF updated

10. 9 August 2017

    PDF has been updated

11. 18 January 2017

    Updated pdf.

12. 15 December 2016

    PDF updated.

13. 19 July 2016

    PDF updated.

14. 13 January 2015

    Addition of new Bulk Data customer details.

15. 28 October 2013

    Change of company address

16. 18 February 2013

    PDF updated.

17. 1 August 2011

    First published.