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Get essential vehicle information instantly using official DVLA and DVSA records.
No payment, account or email required.
See whether the vehicle is taxed and when the tax expires.
Included FreeView current MOT status, expiry date and available MOT records.
Included FreeConfirm the make, model, colour, fuel type and registration year.
Included FreeCheck engine size, CO2 emissions and available performance specs.
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Free Car Check UK — MOT History, Tax Status & DVLA Vehicle Data
Every UK-registered vehicle has a public record held by the DVLA and DVSA. Our free car check tool pulls that official data instantly — so you can check a car's tax status, MOT history and key specifications before you buy, sell, or simply confirm your own vehicle's details.
MOT History Check
See every MOT test a vehicle has had since 2005, including pass and fail results, advisory notes and the mileage recorded at each test — pulled directly from the DVSA MOT History API.
Car Tax Status Check
Find out instantly whether a vehicle is currently taxed, when the road tax is due to expire, or if it has been declared SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.
Vehicle Specification Lookup
Confirm the make, model, colour, engine size, fuel type and CO2 emissions of any registered vehicle — useful for buyers verifying an advert matches the DVLA record.
Why UK Drivers Run a Free Vehicle Check Before Buying
Buying a used car without checking its history is one of the most common ways UK buyers lose money. A free registration check takes seconds and can reveal a lapsed MOT, an untaxed vehicle, or mileage that doesn't add up between tests — all signs worth investigating before you hand over any money. Our tool draws directly on official DVLA and DVSA records, so the information you see matches what the government holds on file.
Beyond the free check, buyers who want a deeper look can access finance, stolen vehicle, and insurance write-off checks as part of our upgraded reports — helping you buy with confidence and avoid the vehicles most likely to cause problems down the line.
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Free Check vs Full Vehicle Intelligence
Our free check gives you essential vehicle information in seconds.
Our upcoming premium reports reveal the full history and hidden risks.
FREE BASIC CHECK
Essential information you need, instantly
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Complete history. Hidden risks. Total confidence.
Check against Police National Computer & MIAFTR database
Verify if the vehicle has any outstanding finance agreements
Insurance write-off & salvage category checks (Cat A/B/S/N)
Every MOT test, advisory, failure & recorded mileage
Detect mileage inconsistencies & potential clocking
Number of keepers & ownership timeline
Dealer, Private, Part-Ex & Auction valuations (Complete only)
The free check helps confirm the vehicle.
Our premium reports help reveal its history.
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From essential free data to complete vehicle intelligence.
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Essential Check
Essential DVLA data instantly
- Tax status & due date
- MOT status & expiry
- Make, model & colour
- Fuel type & engine size
- CO2 emissions
- First registration date
- Basic MOT information
- Full MOT history
- Stolen check
- Finance check
- Valuations
No sign-up required
Plus Check
More detail for informed decisions
- Everything in Essential
- MOT summary data
- Extended vehicle specs
- Engine power (BHP)
- Insurance group
- Running costs estimate
- Full MOT history
- Stolen check
- Finance check
- Valuations
More features coming soon
Pro Check
Comprehensive history & safety
- Everything in Plus
- Full MOT history
- All advisories & failures
- Mileage verification
- Police stolen check
- MIAFTR insurance check
- Write-off / salvage check
- Outstanding finance
- Keeper changes count
Complete safety intelligence
Complete Check
Complete intelligence with valuations
- Everything in Pro
- Dealer forecourt valuation
- Private sale valuation
- Part-exchange valuation
- Auction valuation
- Keeper duration details
- Additional mileage data
- Full salvage history
- VIC marker check
- Export marker check
The complete picture
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Sourced from DVLA, DVSA & official databases
Your searches are private and secure
100% satisfaction guaranteed on paid checks
Plus, Pro & Complete reports are coming soon
Hidden Problems Cost Thousands
Around 1 in 4 used cars sold privately in the UK has a hidden problem. Check before you hand over a penny.
Clocked Mileage
MOT mileage records can reveal suspicious inconsistencies or potential tampering.
Outstanding Finance
A vehicle may still be owned by a finance company even if someone is trying to sell it.
Stolen Vehicle
Checks can help identify whether a vehicle has been recorded as stolen.
Insurance Write-Off
A vehicle may previously have been classified as Cat A, B, S, or N.
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