Question about V5 - previous owner details

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Does anyone know the reason why V5C Registration Certificates show the name and address of the most recent previous keeper?

In an age of severe data-protection, isn't it slightly strange that the DVLA gives this information by default to a complete stranger when you sell your car?

Just curious if there's a justifiable reason which I'm not seeing

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Mandat said:

Do you think that RK's details should be kept secret, and if so, for what reason?

I have no specific reason to keep my identifiable personal data secret, but I find it strange that in other situations this is kept out of the public domain under the DPA, at least without someone having to go through a bit of bother to access it.

Mandat said:

I would have though that at the very least knowing the previous RK's details would be useful in establishing the cars provenance.

I agree this is good for provenance, but surely then it would be worth the V5C displaying all previous RK name and addresses, not just the last one?

TooMany2cvs said:

Just wait until he finds out that a fiver will buy you the complete list of all previous RKs for a vehicle you're keeper of...

I'm aware that you can request this, but also that you need 'reasonable cause' for them to give you this info.