Thread: v5 being held by previous owner.......

I bought a vehicle in april but due to a difference of opinion with the previous owner they are refusing to send off the v5 to advise the dvla of the change of keeper.

I have an email from the previous owner agreeing that they sold the vehicle to me but that they were withholding the V5 unless I make a further payment for the car. (Another issue in itself).

Who would be liable for parking fines issued on a public road. I have recieved one but have done nothing believing that under the circumstances I would not be liable.

Any advice welcome.

The person who would be liable for any penalty charge notices would be whoever is named as the registered keeper on the V5. They could try and make representations to say they don't own the vehicle in the event of any P C N ' s being received, but as they are still listed as the registered keeper that could present problems for them.

Thanks for confirming what I thought.

My thinking was that its the previous owners responsability to notify the DVLA.

Regardless of the fact that he sold the car he is witholding those facts from the dvla of his own accord.

I have the green slip so do I send off for a V5 or do I let him pay for my parking fines.?

I have an email from him confirming I am the new owner but do I need to be the registered keeper?

I would say that the previous owner's failure to notify change of keeper and the parking ticket are two separate issues. Yes the previous keeper could be prosecuted for failing to notify, but as you admit, you are the owner.

You state that you have been given the green slip from the V5C, that's all you get. The previous keeper does retain the V5C and sends it to DVLA to notify change of keeper - if he doesn't semd it, then it is entirely his lookout.

You can use the green slip for up to 2 months in place of a V5 or V11 in order to obtain VED. Thereafter, you need to complete a V62 and send it together with the green slip (there is no fee) to obtain a V5C in your name.

The seller is playing a very stupid and potentially expensive (for him) game. As you are not entitled to the remainder of he V5C anyway, he has no leverage over you from withholding it to obtain more money. As long as he remains RK, he remains liable for PCNs and late licensing pemalties; and will get all the hassle for any NIPs.