VINs Update

[Mark62]

Hi everyone

Couple of weeks ago I posted some VIN numbers to try and sort out what these vehicles are..
With members help here, I was able to understand and follow through with the sellers
Unfortunately, some of these sellers just dangle a carrot, lead you about and then stop replying, not getting past the point of, where is it so i can view it and then maybe purchase it..
So, it lead me to this..
I found an XF panel van, 5 speed, with 12 slotters, looking pretty decent and straight..
The person replied to my msg and called me
Told me a history of the vehicle and every thing was a go
All he needed was the money transferred into his bank and I could get a carrier to come collect it and bring it to me
The seller even sent me the VIN via a photo.. on which I did a revs-check
Thats where it started to unravel..
The vehicle (unregistered, according to the seller) and posted online, showing no plates etc..was in fact still registered in Tasmania
Although, it did have a NSW registration long ago, the current rego was valid until May 2020..
The plot thickens..
I called Tas police and they confirmed the vehicle is and does exist in their area
I contacted and informed the seller of this problem and was told the vehicle was in storage for 2-3-4 years and was driven from one place to another recently for work.. blah blah blah
I told the seller to get back to me when it was sorted out and I'll take it
Its been a week, the listing has been deleted and I'm not calling the number to find out what happened
So, it may have saved me a few thousand dollars if not for revs and being a bit of a sleuth
I did approach Services NSW to help in this matter..
But as usual.. not one cared and they didn't want to give private information away to a NON owner of the vehicle..
As I said to the person and NSWS..
I don't want personal info on the seller, phone number, address etc..
I'm not wanting to date them.. I just need to confirm the situation..
NO...
So.. didn't get anywhere with them at all

If anyone is interested.. the following is the compliance plate VIN that was sent to me via a photo

6FPAAAJGCMNS56660
Just incase its comes up for sale again somewhere

Turns out.. to buy a car these days, you really do need to pick it to bits to find out the why's, if's & but's

Happy Easter All

Mark