UK vehicle history checks
A £2,000 mistake, or a 30 second report?
Outstanding finance, an undisclosed write-off or clocked mileage can wipe thousands off a car’s value. Start with a free check, then get the Buyers Guide that flags it, explains it and tells you what to do.
Not a member
Pay as you go
Great for a one-off car.
- Free basic check — details, tax & MOT
- Full reports from £1.99 one-off
- Finance, theft & write-off checks
- Buyers Guide (AI) — plain-English advice
- No account, no commitment
Members
£99.00/year
For dealers, traders & regular buyers.
- Discounted member rates on every report
- Free MID insurance check, daily
- Fleet & inventory management
- Automated MOT, tax & insurance alerts
- Sellers Guide (AI) for traders
AI-powered Buyers Guide
Not technical? The Buyers Guide does the thinking for you.
A history report is full of data — finance markers, write-off categories, mileage records. The Buyers Guide turns all of that into plain English, so you know exactly what it means for your money and what to do next.
Avoid hidden costs
See outstanding finance and write-offs before you part with cash — the things that can cost you the car, or thousands to put right.
Don't be caught out
We explain what each finding means in everyday language, so you can decide calmly instead of guessing.
Know what to ask
Get a clear list of questions and paperwork to request from the seller before you commit.
Buy with confidence
When the records are clear, we tell you so — so you can move fast on a good car.
Example Buyers Guide
“This car still has £6,150 of finance owed on it and a Cat S write-off. If the finance isn’t settled, the lender can legally take the car back — even from you. Don’t pay a penny yet.”
What to do next
- Ask for written proof the finance is settled
- Request the full repair history
- Arrange an independent inspection
AI-assisted guidance based on the report data. Not legal, financial or mechanical advice.
- Written in plain English, not jargon
- Step-by-step “what to do next”
- Downloadable PDF you can share with the seller
Know before you buy
One in three used cars hides something. Don’t be the one who finds out later.
Check a car
Three simple steps
Enter the plate
Type the number plate. That's the whole form.
We check 40+ sources
DVLA, police, insurers, finance houses and MOT records.
Get your report
Clear findings, advice, and a PDF you can keep.
What we check
Plus vehicle specs, performance, tax, dimensions and images where available.
Choose your check
Member prices shown — save up to 63% with membership.
Trade membership is £99/year — every report at the reduced rate, plus a free daily MID insurance check, alerts and an inventory dashboard.
Basic Vehicle Check
£0.99
member price · £1.99 one-off
- Registration & core vehicle details
- Full specifications
- MOT status & due date
- Mileage & clocking check
- Vehicle image where available
Full Vehicle Check
£2.99
member price · £7.99 one-off
- Everything in the Basic check
- Outstanding finance check
- Theft & police records
- Insurance write-offs (MIAFTR)
- Salvage history
- Salvage / accident photos
- Keeper, plate & colour history
- Market valuation
Buyers Guide
AI advice£3.99
member price · £8.99 one-off
- Everything in the Full check
- Plain-English Buyers Guide
- AI-assisted advice: what to do next
- Downloadable PDF report
| What's included | Basic Vehicle Check£0.99 member | Full Vehicle Check£2.99 member | Buyers Guide£3.99 member | Sellers Guide£3.99 member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle details & specifications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tax & MOT status | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vehicle image | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOT history & advisories | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mileage & clocking check | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outstanding finance | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theft & police records | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance write-offs | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salvage history | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salvage / accident photos | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keeper, plate & colour history | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Market valuation | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Buyers Guide (buyer advice) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Sellers Guide (trader advice) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Downloadable PDF report | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Every report is emailed and can be downloaded as a PDF. Trading or buying regularly? Trade membership is £99.00/year with reduced member pricing.See trade membership
£99.00/year
membership
Trade membership — for dealers, traders & professional buyers
Check more, pay less with trade membership.
Built for dealers, traders, sourcing teams and regular professional buyers. Join for £99.00/year and every report drops to the member price — plus a free MID insurance check on every vehicle, once a day, automated MOT, tax and insurance alerts, the Sellers Guide (AI) and a fleet & inventory dashboard.
- Member pricing on every report
- Free daily MID insurance check
- Sellers Guide (AI) for traders
- Automated MOT, tax & insurance alerts
- Fleet & inventory dashboard
- Reports, notes & vehicle history
The maths
Membership pays for itself after about 20 checks. At 30 checks a year you’d save around £51.00 after the £99.00 fee.
What buyers say
★★★★★
“The seller cleared the finance the same day after I showed him the report.”
★★★★★
“Spotted a mileage discrepancy I'd never have caught. Report in under two minutes.”
★★★★★
“Clear layout, no jargon — it made the decision easy.”