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Car History Check UK

Enter a number plate to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT, mileage and vehicle history before you buy.

Safer Car Buying

Outstanding Finance Check

Find out if the vehicle has outstanding finance or is still owned by a lender. Avoid buying a car that could be repossessed.

MOT & Mileage History

View MOT results, advisory notes, and recorded mileages over time. Spot potential mileage issues and recurring faults.

ULEZ & Clean Air Zone Status

Check whether the vehicle is likely to be chargeable in zones like ULEZ and other Clean Air Zones. Avoid surprise daily fees.

Stolen Vehicle Check

Instantly check if the car has been reported stolen. Protect yourself from losing the vehicle and your money.

Tax & Basic Vehicle Details

Check current tax status plus key vehicle details like make, model, fuel type, engine size, and registration dates.

Plate & Colour Change History

See if the vehicle has had a registration plate or colour change recorded. Helps confirm the car matches what you’re viewing.

Write-Off & Category Check

See if the vehicle has ever been written off by an insurer, including Cat S / Cat N history. Know the true past before you buy.

Scrapped / Destroyed Status

Confirm the vehicle isn’t recorded as scrapped or destroyed. Make sure it’s legitimate and road-worthy to purchase.

Mileage Anomaly Check

We flag potential mileage inconsistencies by comparing recorded mileages across the vehicle’s MOT and history records.

FAQs

  • A car history check helps you review important records linked to a vehicle before you buy it. A VINWise report can help you check key risks such as outstanding finance, stolen markers, insurance write-off history, MOT records, mileage records, tax status and registration changes where available.

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