i cant tax my vehicle help please

[craig dixon 0]

Help I think I've been had as I've just bought a car but I've just found out that the green v5c/2 is from 2owners ago n I'm proper stuck so when I put my details in to get it taxed it says invalid 12 digit doc ref number please help please what I can do as seller is blanking me n he lives miles away please someone help me

[Phil H 124]

have you got the full V5?, did you HPI it? Was it from a dealer with premises, roadside trader or privately? The important thing to do is don't panic. send me a DM with your phone number and I'll advise you the best I can