Free Car Check
Start with the basics for free. Enter any UK registration to see the vehicle's tax and MOT status plus key details drawn from official DVLA records.
Run a Free Car CheckA free car check is the perfect first step when you are weighing up a used vehicle. Using official DVLA data, you can instantly confirm the make, model, colour, fuel type, tax status and MOT status — no payment required.
It won't reveal provenance issues like outstanding finance, write-offs or theft markers — those need a Full HPI Check — but it's a fast way to sanity-check a listing and decide whether the car is worth a deeper look.
What the free check shows
Tax Status
See whether the vehicle is currently taxed and when it is due.
MOT Status
Confirm whether the car has a valid MOT and its expiry date.
Vehicle Details
Make, model, colour, fuel type and engine size from DVLA records.
Year & Registration
Confirm the year of manufacture and first registration date.
How it works
Enter the reg
Type in the vehicle registration number you want to check.
We check the databases
We query official DVLA, DVSA, Police and insurance records in real time.
Get your report
Your full vehicle history report is ready in under 30 seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free car check really free?
Yes. The basic tax, MOT and vehicle-detail lookup uses official DVLA data and costs nothing.
What does the free check not include?
It does not include provenance checks such as outstanding finance, insurance write-off, stolen markers or mileage-anomaly detection. Those are part of the Full HPI Check.
Should I still buy a full check?
For any car you are seriously considering, yes. The free check confirms the basics, but a Full HPI Check protects you against the costly hidden problems.
Try a free car check
Confirm the basics for free — then upgrade to a full history report when you're ready.
Run a Free Car Check