Data requests from DVLA
Certain companies and buyers can request specialist vehicle data from DVLA, including the 鈥榖ulk data set鈥�, 鈥榓nonymised data set鈥� and vehicle mileage data.
You can also ask DVLA for information about your vehicle or another vehicle and its registered keeper if you have a 鈥榬easonable cause鈥�.
Bulk data
DVLA can provide certain companies with the 鈥榖ulk data set鈥�, which contains 47 different information fields about a vehicle. These companies can provide a vehicle checking service to the public and the motor trade.
Anonymised data
DVLA provides certain companies with the 鈥榓nonymised data set鈥�, mainly used for marketing purposes, and containing vehicle identifying information including make, model and partial postcode.
Mileage data
DVLA provides certain companies with mileage data to help buyers check a vehicle鈥檚 mileage.
How to make a request
You must fill in a data request form if you鈥檙e asking DVLA for new data or want to make changes to an existing data sharing process.
You must explain:
- what data you need
- why you need it
- how you plan to use and store it
Email your completed form to:
Data Sharing Strategy and Compliance Team [email protected]