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Instant vehicle checks using official DVLA data. Find out if a car is taxed, has valid MOT, or has been written off — before you hand over your money.

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How It Works

Check any UK vehicle in three simple steps

1

Enter Registration

Type the vehicle registration number into our quick search box

2

Get Free Report

Instantly see tax status, MOT details, and basic vehicle information

3

Unlock Full History

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What You Get

Comprehensive vehicle checks to protect your purchase

Vehicle Details

Make, model, colour, engine size, fuel type and more from official records

Tax & MOT Status

Real-time tax and MOT status direct from DVLA databases

Write-Off Check

Find out if the vehicle has been written off (Cat S, N, A, or B)

Finance Check

Check for outstanding finance that could mean the car isn't legally yours

Mileage History

Spot odometer discrepancies with historical mileage records

Plate Changes

See previous registration plates to uncover hidden history

Simple Pricing

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Free Check

£0

  • Vehicle make, model & colour
  • Tax status & due date
  • MOT status & expiry
  • Engine & emissions data
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Full Check

£2.99

  • Everything in Free Check
  • Write-off status (Cat S/N)
  • Finance check
  • Mileage discrepancy check
  • Plate change history