About Check My Vehicle

BUY WITH MORE CONTEXT

Check My Vehicle helps UK used-car buyers ask the right questions. We explain the records, the gaps and the checks you should make in person before you commit.

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WHY WE BUILT THIS

One car. Several pieces of the story.

A registration can point you towards useful records, but no single result tells you everything. We bring the key checks into a clear buying journey.

01 / IDENTITY

Know the car

Compare registration details with the advert, the VIN, the V5C and the vehicle in front of you.

Check the registration →

02 / PUBLIC RECORDS

Read the timeline

MOT history, mileage readings and tax status help you spot questions worth asking.

Explore MOT history →

03 / WIDER HISTORY

Investigate the risks

Finance, theft and insurance damage need the right sources and careful follow-up with the seller.

Understand car history →

HOW WE WORK

Clear about what is available.

Our registration lookup is paused while the service is prepared. Until it is live, we link to official public checks and explain how to inspect the car and paperwork. We will state report coverage, data sources and any price before offering a live report.

See how to check a car →

01 Use official sources

02 Ask for documents

03 Inspect before paying

OUR APPROACH

Useful guidance without a false sense of certainty.

Can a report replace seeing the car?

No. A record cannot tell you how a car drives or whether a repair was done well. Compare the documents and consider an independent inspection.

Where should I start?

Use our vehicle check guide, then read the buying checklist before a viewing.

How can I contact you?

Email info@checkmyvehicle.co.uk or visit the contact page.

Check My Vehicle is an independent guide. For official records, use DVLA vehicle information, MOT history and vehicle tax on GOV.UK.