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#Post#: 122648--------------------------------------------------
Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and police
unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: ugoben
Date: June 22, 2026, 11:37 am
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Hello everyone,
I would appreciate some advice regarding a vehicle fraud matter
that has become quite complicated.
Timeline
* In April 2025 I legitimately purchased a 2015 Mazda CX-5 (LP64
NZF) from Copart UK (Lot 51882895).
* I have evidence of purchase, payment receipt and the V5
document reference supplied by Copart.
* I subsequently became the registered keeper.
* The vehicle was later fraudulently obtained from me during a
transaction involving a Toyota C-HR (DY72 LWA).
* West Midlands Police later confirmed the Toyota C-HR was
stolen and seized.
* Following my fraud complaints, my banks upheld my fraud claims
and reimbursed the losses.
* The Mazda CX-5 was never recovered.
I have recently discovered that:
* LP64 NZF remains active on DVLA records.
* It is currently taxed until May 2027.
* It has a valid MOT until February 2027.
* A further V5C was issued on 20 March 2026.
* The vehicle has also apparently been advertised for sale since
it left my possession.
* I have reported matters to Action Fraud, West Midlands Police
and have an existing correspondence trail with DVLA's CIO
office.
* West Midlands Police have advised that if I wish to pursue
recovery I may need to seek legal representation. They have not
placed any marker on the vehicle.
* I have now submitted a V888 request to DVLA requesting current
keeper and keeper history information.
My questions are:
1. What is the best legal route to prevent the vehicle from
being continually sold on? Any recommendation for a good
solicitor?
2. Can a solicitor compel police or DVLA to take further action?
3. Once I obtain the V888 information, what are the realistic
recovery options? would this be better pursued as a civil
recovery claim rather than a criminal matter?
4. Is there any mechanism to have the vehicle flagged as
fraudulently obtained?
I have documentary evidence supporting the above, including
Copart purchase records, bank fraud outcomes, DVLA
correspondence, MOT/tax records, and police references.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
#Post#: 122650--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: June 22, 2026, 11:56 am
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A High Court Judge can compel a public authority to act (or more
commonly to reconsider a decision not to act) if you win a
Judicial Review.
#Post#: 122658--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: ugoben
Date: June 22, 2026, 12:21 pm
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I have now formally submitted a V888 request to DVLA and
separately provided supporting evidence to DVLA's CIO office,
including proof of legitimate purchase from Copart UK, payment
receipts, and evidence that a further V5C was issued in March
2026. I also have bank fraud outcomes that upheld my claims.
My immediate concern is preventing further onward sales of the
car while ownership and recovery issues remain unresolved.
#Post#: 122659--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: June 22, 2026, 12:22 pm
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You've already told us that.
#Post#: 122663--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: 666
Date: June 22, 2026, 12:56 pm
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OP, you said "my banks upheld my fraud claims and reimbursed the
losses."
So why do any subsequent changes of "ownership" concern you in
any way?
#Post#: 122700--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: ugoben
Date: June 22, 2026, 7:44 pm
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To clarify, the reimbursement did not simply relate to ownership
of LP64 NZF.
The fraudulent transaction involved both a cash transfer and my
Mazda CX-5 (LP64 NZF) being handed over as a part exchange in
return for a Toyota C-HR (DY72 LWA), which West Midlands Police
later confirmed was stolen and seized.
The bank reimbursement addressed the financial losses arising
from the fraud but did not resolve the status, movement or
subsequent registration history of LP64 NZF.
My concern is that LP64 NZF remains active, a new V5C has been
issued and the vehicle may continue to circulate or be sold on
despite having been obtained through a fraudulent transaction.
#Post#: 122709--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: MyronAub
Date: June 23, 2026, 3:52 am
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--- Quote from: ugoben link ---
>
> To clarify, ... The bank reimbursement addressed the financial
losses arising from the fraud ... My concern is that LP64 NZF
remains active, a new V5C has been issued and the vehicle may
continue to circulate or be sold on despite having been obtained
through a fraudulent transaction.
>
--- End Quote ---
That doesn't clarify anything.
If the bank reimbursement "addressed the financial losses
arising from the fraud" then what does it matter to you what
happens to LP64 NZF? Are you not explaining yourself very well
and somehow you are still out of pocket or is there another part
to the story that you haven't shared?
#Post#: 122711--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: ugoben
Date: June 23, 2026, 4:00 am
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Fair question. The reimbursement dealt with the cash element of
the fraud, but LP64 NZF was my part-exchange vehicle in the same
transaction.
The Toyota C-HR I received was later confirmed by police to be
stolen and seized. My interest now is understanding what
happened to LP64 NZF afterwards, whether it is still being
passed on, and whether any recovery or legal options remain
available.
#Post#: 122714--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: BertB
Date: June 23, 2026, 4:12 am
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Right. So you are still out of pocket on what you paid for the
Mazda. Owing to the fact you have no Mazda and no Toyota and
only part of the fee for the Toyota returned via the cash
element?
#Post#: 122716--------------------------------------------------
Re: Vehicle obtained by fraud - DVLA showing new keeper and
police unwilling to act. What are my options?
DIR By: ugoben
Date: June 23, 2026, 4:20 am
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Yes. I no longer have either vehicle. The cash element was
reimbursed, but the position regarding LP64 NZF remains
unresolved, which is why I'm trying to understand what recovery
or legal options still exist.
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