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1 Does the V5C Document Reference Number Change When You Move?
When you change address, DVLA issues a new V5C with a fresh document reference number. The old V5C becomes inactive, so the old number stops working for tax, SORN and transfers.
19 May 2026 5 min read
2 How to Verify a Mazda Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Mazda service history, My Mazda app, SkyActiv engine intervals, MX-5 variants, MPS performance models, rotary engine evidence on older RX models.
15 May 2026 2 min read
3 How to Verify a Citroën Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Citroën service history, Stellantis records, hydropneumatic suspension on older models, GT/GTI variants, HDi cambelt service.
15 May 2026 2 min read
4 How to Verify a Peugeot Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Peugeot service history, Stellantis records, GT/GTi performance variants, PureTech 3-cylinder concerns, HDi diesel cambelt evidence.
15 May 2026 2 min read
5 How to Verify a Ford Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Ford service history, FordPass app, Ford ETIS dealer records, RS variants, EcoBoost wet belt issues, and Mountune modifications.
15 May 2026 2 min read
6 How to Verify a Vauxhall Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Vauxhall service history, GM era vs Stellantis era records, VXR performance variants, ecoFLEX engine concerns, PSA-derived engines on newer Vauxhalls.
15 May 2026 2 min read
7 How to Verify a Kia Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Kia service history, Kia Connect app, 7-year warranty trail, GT performance variants, hybrid battery checks, GDI engine carbon issues.
15 May 2026 2 min read
8 How to Verify a Hyundai Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Hyundai service history, Hyundai Auto Link, 5-year warranty trail, N performance variants, GDI carbon issues, hybrid battery checks.
15 May 2026 2 min read
9 How to Verify a Suzuki Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Suzuki service history, paper book primary, Swift Sport variants, Jimny 4x4 service intervals, K-series engine timing chain checks.
15 May 2026 2 min read
10 How to Verify a Subaru Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Subaru service history, Boxer engine head gasket evidence, Symmetrical AWD service, WRX/STI variants, EJ vs FA20/FB engine differences, timing belt records.
15 May 2026 2 min read
11 Where Is the V5C Number? (UK V5C Number Location Guide 2026)
The V5C number is in the top right corner of page 1 of your UK logbook, 11 digits in a box labelled 'Document reference number'. Plus where to find the V5C/2 new keeper slip number.
15 May 2026 4 min read
12 How to Verify a Volkswagen Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Volkswagen service history, VAG Online Service History, Golf GTI/R variants, EA888 engine timing chain concerns, DSG transmission service intervals.
15 May 2026 3 min read

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