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You'll need the vehicle's registration number, make, model and MOT test number. You also need to see the V5C vehicle registration certificate (log book).

1. Check the details you've been given match DVLA's information
2. Check the vehicle's MOT history
3. Check if the vehicle has been recalled because of a safety issue
4. Check the log book is not for a stolen vehicle

Once you've bought the vehicle, you have to register it. How you register it depends on whether it has a V5C registration certificate (log book).

1. Find out how to register your vehicle
2. Get a vehicle log book if you do not have it 25

You must get an MOT for your vehicle every year once it's 3 years old.

1. Get a reminder when your MOT is due

You must have insurance before you can use your vehicle on the road.

1. Check if your vehicle is insured on the Motor Insurance Database
2. Read about vehicle insurance

You need to tax the vehicle before you can use it on the road.

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