Caveats:
Variations in the data held by the three main sources (DVLA, Police & the Home Office) are understandable, and some of the reasons are explained here.
- Police ‘Taken’ Data – The Missing or Confusing Records
- DVLA ‘Taken’ Data – The Missing Records
- Fraud ‘Taken’ Records – How & Where Recorded?
However, the substantial differences suggest the above are not entirely responsible – is weeding to blame?
Weeding:
Vehicle Taking Statistics Variation