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MOT history, tax, mileage and ULEZ status for any UK registration, from the latest available DVLA and DVSA records, laid out so you can spot problems in seconds.

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DVLARegistration & tax
DVSAMOT testing records
Insurance filesWrite-off markers
Finance networksOutstanding agreements
Auction dataSalvage history
Valuation feedsMarket pricing

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Everything a free check covers

One registration unlocks the essentials from official records — grouped so you can scan risk, spec and running costs without wading through a wall of text.

Road legal

Confirm the basics UK law expects before you drive away.

Vehicle taxConfirm whether the vehicle is taxed, when it expires and what a 6 or 12 month renewal is likely to cost.

MOT statusSee if the MOT is in date and review previous tests, advisories and failures before you drive away.

Insurance coverUse the snapshot as a prompt, then verify live cover through official channels such as askMID.

Tax status, expiry and renewal cost
MOT due date plus history, advisories and fails
Insurance status check

Identity & history

Make, model, colour, body and fuel type
Mileage reading, yearly average and mismatch alerts
Registration date, V5C issue and export status
Safety recall alerts

Performance & running

BHP, torque, top speed and engine capacity
Combined MPG, CO2 band and Euro standard
ULEZ and congestion charge status
EV battery, range and charging where available

Practical spec

Free snapshot valuation
Euro NCAP adult, child and pedestrian scores
Size, weight, seats, doors and tank capacity
Type approval and wheel plan

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How it works

From plate to verdict in seconds

Enter a plate. We search licensed databases, validate the history, then return a readable profile — no account required for the free snapshot.

01
Enter the plate
Use the UK registration. We format and validate it before searching.
02
Pull licensed records
We query authorised DVLA, DVSA, MOT and industry databases linked to that vehicle.
03
Analyse the story
Mileage patterns, MOT outcomes and spec are cross-checked for inconsistencies.
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Read the snapshot
A free report lands in seconds. Upgrade only if you need the deeper history layer.