Car Vin number from reg number?

[JABB]

Is it possible, other than a HPI check, to find a vin number from a reg number?
I am looking at a Merc MP53PGX and I could tell from the VIN if it has the dreaded Valco radiator or not.

[530dTPhil]

Yes, but that VRN does not come up on the DVLA database. Are you sure that it's correct?

[JABB]

[CraigyMc]

JABB said:

Whatever else is going on, that car isn't insured. I think it's got false plates.

C

[JABB]

It is sat at BAC in Black Bushe.
Sale catalogue Full auction day catalogue Auction at: Blackbushe29 Nov 2010- Mercedes-Benz Retail

Lot MR036 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 CDI AVANT GARDE 5 Doors, Estate, Diesel, Auto/Manual Mode, Black, Margin
Registration MP53PGX
Registration date11/12/2003
Mileage 66427 Warranted
Colour Black
Log book Present
Equipment
SH - 6 MERCEDES STAMPS 10/10,

[CraigyMc]

JABB said:

It is sat at BAC in Black Bushe.

That's a good reason for it not to have insurance... I retract my false plates comment

[mad4amanda]

from my database its got a nissens rad couldnt get a whole vin though.
211 500 08 02,
211 500 32 02
are the oe numbers

do you mean valeo rad?

[JABB]

I do yes. Apparently they leak fluid into the auto box and bugger it up

[530dTPhil]

First time I tried I copied and pasted the VRN. Just typed it in (on Experian) and it's still not coming up. Very odd.

[mad4amanda]

Seek said:

mad4amanda said:

from my database its got a nissens rad couldnt get a whole vin though.

Do you mind me asking which database you're using?

DVSE

[JABB]

mad4amanda said:

from my database its got a nissens rad couldnt get a whole vin though.
211 500 08 02,
211 500 32 02
are the oe numbers

do you mean valeo rad?

So, you think it is safe?

[mad4amanda]

All I would say is it doesnt appear to have a valeo rad. The replacement rad is still £450 retail inc vat.
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