I viewed a car that appears to be registered with two different registrations?

I viewed a car and the hpi check said it was accident damaged. The seller showed me a check that the car was clear and okay but on closer inspection the registration was one letter different. The car appears to be registered with different registrations?

Asked on 15 October 2025 by Alan Thomas Robson

Answered by David Ross
The most likely explanation is that there has been some kind of error where the registration has been inputted. We would suggest checking the V5C registration document against the registration plates attached to the vehicle to ensure they match, and then checking this against the vehicle history report. But ultimately, if you're not sure or something seems amiss, walk away.
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