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Why you need a vehicle history check

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Over 74,000

vehicles were reported
stolen in 2020

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1 in 3

of used cars were sold with outstanding finance in 2018

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1 in 12

were recorded as an
insurance write off

Free regulated car checks

Peace of mind

We check all information listed & confirm key vehicle
spec and data.

Vehicle check promise

If the vehicle you check is written off, scrapped or currently listed as stolen, you get a full check for free.

£30,000 data guarantee

All our checks include up to £30,000 of data guarantee in case of any inaccuracies.

Full
Full
£ 9.99
  • Vehicle Make, Model & Colour
  • Engine Specifications
  • Vehicle Type & Emissions
  • Mileage History
  • Tax & MOT Expiry
  • Vehicle Specifications
  • Vehicle Performance
  • Full MOT History
  • Mileage Anomalies
  • Outstanding Finance
  • Import & Export Checks
  • Running Costs
  • Write-off Checks
  • Ownership History
  • Police Stolen Checks
  • Scrapped Checks
  • Plate Change History
Basic
Basic
£ 0
  • Vehicle Make, Model & Colour
  • Engine Specifications
  • Vehicle Type & Emissions
  • Mileage History
  • Tax & MOT Expiry
  • Vehicle Specifications
  • Vehicle Performance
  • Full MOT History
  • Mileage Anomalies
  • Outstanding Finance
  • Import & Export Checks
  • Running Costs
  • Write-off Checks
  • Ownership History
  • Police Stolen Checks
  • Scrapped Checks
  • Plate Change History
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does A Car Tax Check Show?

Our free car tax check shows a whole range of basic information about your car. You can expect to find the car’s tax due date, MOT expiry date, make of vehicle, date of registration, year of manufacture, fuel type, date of last logbook issue, and much more.

Why Is A Car Tax Check So Important?

There are many reasons as to why a car tax check is so important. With regards to a vehicle you own, a car registration check will help to inform you when your tax is due and when your MOT expires. Driving an untaxed car is a criminal offence, so keeping on top of this is vital.

If you’re looking to sell a car or motorcycle, conducting a car tax check will increase your chances of making a profitable sale. It’s highly unlikely that a buyer will purchase your car if they don’t know anything about it.

As you may have guessed, car tax checks are also really important for if you’re purchasing a used car. Free car checks enable you to search any vehicle’s registration plate, so you can do so with ease. It’s important to know if the car has been looked after or not.

Why Is Just Car Check Showing Inaccurate Information?

While we pride our car checks on being accurate, you may sometimes encounter false information. Any signs of inaccurate information will be due to the fact that the DVLA database hasn’t updated yet. The DVLA database can take up to five days to update, meaning it’s wise to leave a five day grace period before checking again.

Should I Pay For A Full Car History Check?

When it comes to buying or selling a vehicle, it’s important to obtain as much information about the car as possible. If you’re buying a second-hand vehicle, reviewing a full car history check will help you to establish whether the car is worth your money or not. A car with a bad history will only result in expensive issues further down the line.

With regards to selling a vehicle, getting a full car history check will increase your chances of making a good sale. Buyers want to know that they’re investing in a vehicle they can trust; a full car history check will help to do just that.

How Do I Know When My MOT Is Due?

Enter your number plate into our free car checker. The data shown will include information about when your MOT expires.

When Is My Car Tax Due?

Enter your number plate into the car registration checker to find out when your car tax is due.

What Happens If You Forget To Tax Your Car?

Forgetting to tax your car can result in very expensive consequences. If you haven’t told the DVLA that your car is off the road and you don’t tax it, you will be fined £80. Not only this, but you will also have to pay for the whole time it wasn’t taxed.

If you don’t pay your fine on time and continue to leave your car untaxed, it can get clamped or crushed without a second-thought. This even applies if your car is simply parked on the road. In addition to this, your details may get passed on to debt collectors.

Don’t worry though - it’ll take a lot to forget to tax your car. Alongside checking online, you should also receive a letter and/or email when it’s time to re-tax.

Do Police Know If Your Car Is Taxed?

Yes - police will know if your car is taxed or not. The police use Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems to automatically detect this. You can face being fined if they spot you without tax.

What you get in your instant free check

Outstanding Finance Check

Mileage History Check

Police Stolen Check

Certificate of Destruction

Written Off (Cat A-D) Checks

Previous Keeper History

Full MOT History & Reports

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