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Free DVLA Car Check
Check Official DVLA Vehicle Records — More Data Than GOV.UK
The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) holds official records on every UK-registered vehicle. Our free DVLA check gives you instant access to this data — including information not shown on the GOV.UK website.
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What this check shows
- Full DVLA record by registration
- Tax status & expiry
- MOT status & expiry
- Engine size, BHP & fuel type
- CO₂ emissions & ULEZ compliance
- V5C issue date & first registration
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Cars Tax Check vs GOV.UK
| Field | Cars Tax Check | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Tax status | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOT status | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full MOT history | ✓ | ✕ |
| Mileage at every test | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engine specs (BHP, CC) | ✓ | ✕ |
| CO₂ emissions | ✓ | ✕ |
| ULEZ compliance | ✓ | ✕ |
| V5C issue date | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fuel type & colour | ✓ | ✕ |
Frequently Asked Questions
The DVLA records every UK-registered vehicle's make, model, colour, fuel type, engine size, CO₂, year of first registration, current keeper, tax status, SORN status and V5C history.
We use the same official DVLA database, but we surface more of the available fields in a single view — engine size, CO₂, fuel type, ULEZ status and full MOT history alongside tax and MOT status.
Yes. The free check uses public DVLA and DVSA APIs and costs you nothing — no email, no card, no account.
No. Free DVLA lookups by registration are anonymous to the keeper. The DVLA only shares personal keeper details with authorised parties such as insurers and the police.
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