Free Car Check
Enter your registration number to run a free vehicle check using official DVLA data.
What Is Included in a Free DVLA Car Check?
Our free car check gives you instant access to essential DVLA vehicle information. This free vehicle check is designed to help drivers and buyers quickly verify a car’s legal and technical status before taking the next step.
- Vehicle registration number confirmation and DVLA match
- Make, model, variant, body type, colour, year of manufacture
- Fuel type, engine capacity, transmission and drivetrain
- Current MOT status and MOT expiry date
- Full MOT history including pass, fail and advisory records
- Last recorded MOT mileage and mileage trends
- Road tax status, cost and expiry date
- CO2 emissions data and official Euro emissions standard
- Fuel economy figures including combined MPG where available
- ULEZ and clean air zone compliance indicators
All free check data is sourced from official DVLA and MOT databases. This ensures accuracy and reliability when checking a registration number. Our free DVLA check is ideal for confirming a vehicle’s legal standing and basic history before viewing or purchasing.
Insurance is a legal requirement in the UK. You can confirm insurance status separately using the Motor Insurance Database to ensure a vehicle is properly covered before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a free DVLA car check?
A free DVLA car check allows you to look up official vehicle information using a registration number. It includes MOT status, tax details, mileage records, emissions data and key vehicle specifications sourced from DVLA databases.
Is your free car check really free?
Yes. The free vehicle check provides essential DVLA data at no cost. There is no requirement to purchase a paid report to access core MOT and tax information.
How accurate is the DVLA data?
The information shown in our free car check comes directly from official DVLA and MOT sources. This ensures the data reflects the most recent records available at the time of your search.
Can I check MOT history for free?
Yes. Our free reg check includes full MOT history, showing previous test dates, results, advisories and recorded mileage at each MOT.
Does a free vehicle check show if a car is stolen?
Basic stolen indicators may be shown, but full police and theft records are available in the upgraded paid vehicle history report for maximum reassurance.
Can I see outstanding finance with a free check?
Outstanding finance details are part of the paid report. The free DVLA check focuses on legal and technical data rather than financial agreements.
Why should I upgrade to a paid report?
A paid report provides deeper protection by revealing finance, write-offs, salvage history, ownership changes, plate changes and vehicle valuations not included in free checks.
Can I use this check before buying a used car?
Absolutely. Running a free car check before viewing a vehicle helps you avoid wasted time and highlights potential concerns before committing to a purchase.
Full Vehicle History Check Upgrade
Upgrade your free DVLA check to access a complete vehicle history report and protect yourself from hidden risks.
- Outstanding Finance: Identify active finance agreements
- Insurance Write-Offs: View recorded loss categories
- Salvage and Damage History: Auction and repair records
- Stolen and Police Checks: Enhanced theft verification
- Owner and Keeper History: Number of previous keepers
- Plate Change History: Past and current registrations
- Mileage Analysis: Graphs and anomaly detection
- Vehicle Valuation: Trade, retail and private prices
Paid vehicle reports are ideal for buyers who want maximum transparency before purchasing. They combine DVLA data with finance, insurance, auction and market sources to provide a complete picture of a vehicle’s past.
Whether you are buying privately, from a dealer, or trading a vehicle in, a full history check reduces risk and increases confidence.
Driving Legally in the UK
Every vehicle on UK roads must meet these legal requirements:
- Valid MOT: Annual MOT after the third year
- Vehicle Tax: Tax must be active and up to date
- Insurance: Minimum third-party cover required
- Correct Registration: DVLA records must be accurate
Our free DVLA car check helps drivers stay compliant by clearly displaying MOT and tax status in seconds using a simple reg check.
We also collaborate with other UK-based vehicle check platforms to support transparency across the industry, including Check Car Details .
Free Number Plate Check Using DVLA Records
Instant access to trusted vehicle information
With over forty million vehicles registered in the UK, checking a number plate is one of the fastest ways to verify a car’s identity. Our free a number plate check uses DVLA data to return accurate results in seconds.
From popular manufacturers to specialist models, our reg check service works across the entire UK vehicle database. Enter a registration number and see verified results instantly.
Start your free car check today and take control with accurate DVLA-backed information.
How Our DVLA Vehicle Check Works
Fast, accurate and designed for UK drivers
Our system connects securely to official DVLA and MOT datasets. Once you enter a registration number, our platform retrieves verified vehicle information and presents it in a clear, easy-to-read report.
The free check focuses on legal and technical essentials. For deeper insights, users can upgrade to a full vehicle history report that includes finance, damage, ownership and valuation data.
Whether you are checking your own car or researching a potential purchase, our DVLA vehicle check gives you clarity and confidence every time.