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When I called the dvla they said they would provide me with the owners name and address if I gave them £3 and the car details.

Hmm. It's a bit dodgy that they do that isn't it? Lots of potential for undesirables to track you down.

Recently there was a Nigerian car theft gang ring going around stealing E class Mercedes to order. They'd turn up at the car owners place and most of the time just put it onto a truck and drive off with it! Stole about 900 if news reports are correct and they were taken to Essex and then shipped abroad. News article here