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• Insurance Check (askMID)Free car insurance check online: how to use askMID, the official Motor Insurance Database (MID), to see if a car is insured and what the…
• Free Mileage CheckFree mileage check for any UK car: every MOT mileage reading since 2005 and a free mileage anomaly check that flags clocking and…
• Car Reg CheckFree car reg check: enter any UK number plate to see the make, model, colour, MOT history, tax status and mileage, then check finance…
• Car Tax CheckFree car tax check by registration: see if a vehicle is taxed or SORN, when its tax is due, and why tax doesn't transfer when you buy a car.
• Date of Last V5C (Logbook) Issued: Meaning & Free CheckWhat 'date of last V5C (logbook) issued' means on a DVLA vehicle check, why a recent date matters when you buy, and a free check by…
• DVLA Details CheckFree DVLA vehicle check by registration: tax and MOT status, make, colour, CO2 and V5C issue date from DVLA data. CarCheckUp is…
• Electric Car Check: Used EV History Check by RegUsed electric car check by registration: MOT history, mileage, tax, plus finance, write-off and stolen records before you buy an EV.
• Exported Record CheckDetermine if a vehicle has been exported to another country by checking its export history and documentation.
• Free Car Details CheckCheck vehicle details free by registration: make, model, colour, engine size, fuel type, tax and MOT status for any UK car, van or…
• Free MOT History CheckFree MOT history check for any UK vehicle: every MOT test since 2005 with results, mileage, failures and advisories, plus the MOT expiry…
• Fuel Type CheckIs a car petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric? Enter the reg for its fuel type, engine size and CO2, free, then check its history before…
• V5C Log Book CheckFree logbook check by reg: see when the last V5C (log book) was issued, check a new V5 has been issued, and what to check on a V5C…
• Make and Model CheckObtain detailed information about the make and model of a vehicle, including specifications, features, and reviews.
• SORN Check: Is This Car Declared Off the Road?Check if a car is SORN (declared off the road) by registration, free. What SORN means, and why you must tax a SORN car before driving it.
• ULEZ Check: Is My Car ULEZ Compliant?Free ULEZ check by registration: see a car's Euro status and emissions, whether it is likely to meet ULEZ standards, and what charges apply.
• Van History Check: Free Van Check by RegistrationFree van check by registration: MOT history, mileage anomalies and tax, plus outstanding finance, write-off and stolen records in the…
• Vehicle Type Approval M1 Meaning (N1, M2, L): Check by RegWhat vehicle type approval M1 means on a V5C or DVLA check (M1 car, N1 van, M2 minibus, L motorbike), and a free check of any vehicle's…
• Vehicle Weight CheckVehicle weight by registration: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight (revenue weight), towing limits and dimensions in the full report. MOT…
• VIN CheckFree VIN and chassis number check for UK vehicles: find the registration, MOT history and vehicle details from a 17-character VIN, and…
• Wheel Plan CheckValidate the wheel plan configuration of a vehicle, including the number of wheels, axles, and their arrangement.
• When Was My Car Made? Free Year of Manufacture CheckWhen was my car made? Enter the reg for its year of manufacture and first registration date, free, and check the age matches the plate…

Premium Car Checks

• Car Colour CheckSee a car's registered colour by registration number, where to find the paint code on the car itself, and what a colour change on the…
• Outstanding Finance CheckOutstanding finance check for any UK car: see if HP, PCP or other finance is recorded, who the lender is and what to do before you buy.
• Car Check Northern IrelandCar history check for Northern Ireland: check any NI reg for free, then outstanding finance, write-offs, stolen markers and keepers…
• Car Tax Calculator: How Much Is My Car Tax? (VED Rates)How much is car tax? Road tax (VED) bands and rates explained for petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars, and a free tax status check…
• Check If Your Vehicle Used Before First RegistrationDetermine if a vehicle has been used or had any previous history before its first official registration. Validate its initial condition…
• CO2 Emissions Checker by Reg: Tax Band & Euro StatusCheck a car's CO2 emissions, road tax band and Euro status by registration, free, and see what they mean for tax and clean air zones.
• Colour Change History CheckVerify if a vehicle's color has been changed. Obtain information about the vehicle's previous and current color for identification and…
• DVLA Certificate of Destruction CheckCheck if a vehicle has been scrapped: what a certificate of destruction (CoD) is, why a scrapped car should not be on sale, and how to…
• Engine and Technical Information CheckGet engine and technical information for any vehicle. Learn about specifications, performance, and other technical details.
• Engine Number CheckFree engine number and engine code check by registration: find the engine code, size and fuel type for any UK car before you order parts…
• Ex-Taxi CheckEx-taxi check by reg: was a used car a taxi or private hire vehicle? We read its MOT history (early first MOT, 6-monthly MOTs, high…
• High Risk Record CheckIdentify if a vehicle has any high-risk records associated with it, such as being stolen, involved in criminal activities, or flagged…
• Imported Record CheckCheck if a vehicle has been imported into the country. Obtain information about the vehicle's import history and compliance with import…
• Motorbike Check: Free Motorcycle History Check by RegFree motorbike check by registration: MOT history, mileage and tax, plus finance, write-off and stolen records in the full motorcycle…
• Plate Change HistoryCheck a car's number plate change history: previous registrations, private plate transfers and dates, and why a plate change matters…
• Performance Data CheckCheck a car's performance data by registration: power, torque, top speed and acceleration where recorded, plus engine size and fuel type.
• Previous Owners CheckCheck how many previous owners a car has had and when it changed hands, by registration. Keeper names and addresses are never shown.
• Stolen Car CheckStolen car check: search the Police National Computer for a stolen marker and the high risk register before you buy a used car in the UK.
• Truck History CheckAccess a comprehensive history check for any truck. Gain insights into ownership, finance, mileage, and more to make an informed decision.
• UK Car Check MaltaImporting a UK car to Malta? Check its UK history first: write-offs and damage, outstanding finance, stolen markers, mileage, engine…
• UK Car Check CyprusImporting a used car from the UK to Cyprus? Check its UK history by reg or chassis number: finance, write-offs, stolen records, mileage…
• VIC Inspected Record CheckDetermine if a vehicle has undergone a VIC (Vehicle Identity Check) inspection. Obtain information about the inspection status and…
• Write-Off Check (Cat S/N)Written off car check: see if a UK car is recorded as an insurance write-off, its category (Cat S, N, C, D, A, B), the date and cause of…

More vehicle checks

• Police Marker Check by Reg: Is a Car Flagged?Police marker check by reg: find out if a car is recorded as stolen on the Police National Computer, in our full report, and what a…