One Check
£9.49
One-off payment · no subscription
- Full vehicle history report
- Instant online access
- PDF emailed to you
Insurance write-off check
Check a car for recorded write-off history.
Review available insurance loss and category markers before travelling, negotiating or buying a used vehicle.
Instant UK vehicle lookup
Enter the number plate
Confirm the vehicle first. Choose a full report only when the details match.
✓ Secure Stripe checkout
✓ Instant online report
✓ PDF emailed to you
A write-off marker changes the questions
- Recorded insurance loss categories where available
- Vehicle identity and registration confirmation
- MOT, mileage and advisory history
- Stolen, scrapped and finance indicators
- Instant report with downloadable PDF
Buying guidance
A category does not tell the whole story
Some written-off vehicles can legally return to the road after repair, but repair quality and documentation matter. Ask for photographs, invoices, engineering evidence and an independent inspection.
Compare the report with the advert and seller’s explanation. Undisclosed history, inconsistent details or missing evidence are reasons to pause or walk away.
Simple pricing
Pay for the checks you actually need
Unused pack credits stay available for 365 days.
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Three Checks
£24.99
£8.33 per report · save £3.48
- Full vehicle history report
- Instant online access
- PDF emailed to you
- Credits saved to My VINWise
Five Checks
£34.99
£7.00 per report · save £12.46
- Full vehicle history report
- Instant online access
- PDF emailed to you
- Credits saved to My VINWise
Report results depend on the records available from third-party data sources. VINWise is not affiliated with DVLA, DVSA or any government body.
Frequently asked
Before you run a check
What does a VINWise report check?+
Depending on the vehicle and available records, the report can include outstanding-finance indicators, stolen and write-off markers, MOT and mileage history, tax and identity details, plate or colour changes, keeper information and other supplied data.
Is this the same as an HPI Check?+
VINWise is an independent vehicle-history service and is not HPI. “HPI Check” is a protected brand name. VINWise provides its own independent report using records supplied by specialist vehicle-data providers.
How quickly will I receive the report?+
The online report is normally generated immediately after Stripe confirms payment. A PDF is then sent to the checkout email address. Provider or email delays can occasionally take longer.
Will a check guarantee the car is problem-free?+
No database can guarantee a vehicle has no hidden mechanical, documentary or historical issue. Use the report alongside the V5C, service history, seller evidence, physical inspection and an independent mechanical check.
What should I do when the report shows a warning?+
Pause the purchase. Ask the seller for written evidence, compare the VIN and documents, contact the relevant finance or insurance organisation where appropriate, and walk away if the explanation cannot be verified.
Can I check more than one car?+
Yes. Multi-check packs create the first report immediately and save unused checks to My VINWise. Sign in securely with the checkout email on any device to use credits and reopen reports.