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Get a free car check with essential information, including DVLA tax and MOT status, performance data, registration details, and technical specifications – all at no cost to help you make informed decisions.

  1. Vehicle Specifications: Brand, model, body type, and DVLA registration details.
  2. Tax (VED): Vehicle Tax status and expiry date.
  3. MOT History: Includes advisories, reasons for failure, and MOT expiry date.
  4. Mileage Records: Review recorded mileage, identify discrepancies, and track annual usage.
  5. CO2 Emissions: Check CO2 emission figures, VED CO2 band, and environmental impact rating on a color-coded scale.
  6. Export Status: Confirms whether the vehicle has been marked as exported out of the UK.
  7. Engine Capacity: Check the engine's capacity (CC).
  8. Fuel Type: Determine whether the vehicle is petrol, diesel, electric, or hybrid.
  9. Type Approval Category: Official classification for the vehicle’s purpose.
  10. V5C Issue Date: Verify the date and timeline of the last V5C issue.
  11. Safety Recall Alerts: Notifications regarding any outstanding safety recalls.
  12. Year of Manufacture: Verify the production year for accuracy.
  13. Fuel Economy: Metrics such as MPG for urban, extra-urban, and combined driving.
  14. Mileage Records: Review recorded mileage, identify discrepancies, and track annual usage.
  15. ULEZ Check: Check if the vehicle meets London’s emission standards.
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Our full vehicle history report is 5-star rated, trusted by thousands, and offers the most comprehensive car history check in the UK. We provide 24/7 customer support to offer expert advice for any questions you may have. Try our car history check with confidence.

  1. Free Car Check: An overview of what is included in our complimentary vehicle history report.
  2. Outstanding Finance Check: Check if the car has any active finance agreements.
  3. Insurance Write-Off: Check if the car was declared a total loss, the type of damage it had with the write-off category (CAT A, B, S, or N).
  4. Stolen Car Check: See if the car is reported as stolen in police records(PNC).
  5. High-Risk Check: Identify any ownership or finance disputes linked to the vehicle.
  6. Car Mileage Check: Verify accurate mileage with DVLA records to avoid buying a "clocked" car.
  7. Certificate of Destruction: Confirm if the vehicle was scrapped with official DVLA certification.
  8. Previous Keepers (Car Owners): Check the number of previous owners and their registration dates.
  9. Instant Car Valuation: Get a 5-price band valuation, including trade, private, part-exchange, dealer forecourt, and auction prices.
  10. Number Plate Changes: Verify if the car had past number plate changes.
  11. Colour Changes: Track any changes to the vehicle's original color as recorded by the DVLA.
  12. VIN Check: Confirm the vehicle’s VIN, displaying the last 5 digits for accuracy.
  13. Engine Number Check: Verify if the engine number matches official records.
  14. Car Import Check: Check if the vehicle was imported or has import/export details.
  15. Scrapped: Confirm if the vehicle has been marked as scrapped.
  16. Previous NI: Check if the vehicle was registered in Northern Ireland.
  17. V5C Count: Verify the total number of issued V5C (logbooks).
  18. Vehicle Performance: Check key performance metrics like speed, BHP & Torque.
  19. Running cost: Verify the vehicle’s running cost based on MOT & Tax rates and fuel cost.

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