How do I find out who's car it is registered to?

Question

I was nearly knocked down by a car yesterday .I was crossing the road on a green light and he speed through.I got the registration plate number and im sure I know the company van but when I called the company they denied it was one of there vans .how do I find out who its registered two without involving the police in the uk

Answer 1

Contact the DVLA, you must have good reason for wanting another drivers details, for eg, failed to stop after an accident.

The service cost £2.50 the last time I looked, probably still is.