Free Car Check
We provide a wealth of useful knowledge and charts that will give you a glimpse into the history of a used vehicle. Basic information such as the vehicle's make, model, fuel type, and MOT History are included. We do strongly recommend upgrading to one of our premium checks if you're close to buying, but our free car check is a great place to start! Just enter the registration below to get started.
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Why use our Free Car Check?
Use our free car check tool to find out your car's MOT history, engine specifications and performance data.
Our free car check allows you to check that the details provided about the car match the information held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You can check any vehicle registered in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It's perfect for narrowing down your options for your next vehicle, but if you're thinking of buying one, we strongly advise upgrading to a full vehicle background check.
Our free car check report includes:
- MOT status and due date
- Vehicle tax status
- Date first registered and age
- Odometer reading (mileage) from last MOT
- Basic vehicle specification details (Make, Model & Fuel Type etc)
- Vehicle environmental details (CO2 Emissions)
How our vehicle checks work?
Enter registration number
Simply type the car’s number plate into the input field above and click 'Check Now'.
Your registration number or number plate is also referred to as your VRM (Vehicle Registration Mark). It includes numbers and letters and is found on the front and rear of the vehicle.
Choose a report type
A free DVLA vehicle check report will be displayed. To source more information, choose from our standard vehicle check, full check or multi-check options.
Want to add more to your standard vehicle check, but don’t want the full check? No problem. Customise your report by selecting individual add-ons.
View your car report
After entering the required payment information into our secure checkout, you’ll be automatically redirected to your report.
We’ll also send you an order confirmation email with a link to your car check report, so you can access it anytime, anywhere.
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Car Reg Checks FAQ's
Our free car check provides you with basic details of the vehicle. This includes a brief vehicle description such as the make, model, and version. It will also let you know how many doors and body descriptions, the fuel and transmission type as well as the colour of the vehicle. The free car check will also show you the number of records held on the vehicle.
A free search does not disclose whether a car has an unpaid loan policy attached to it or whether it has ever been involved in an accident that resulted in the vehicle being classified as a write-off by an insurance company. If you want to learn more about the car, you'll need to buy a Silver, Gold or Platinum check. Visit our premium car report prices by clicking here.
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