Free Car Check Tools by Registration

MOT history, mileage, reliability score, running costs and recalls in one report.

Every test, advisory, failure and mileage reading back to 2005, in plain English.

Every MOT odometer reading on a timeline with a clocking risk rating.

What a free reg check shows, and how to read a plate's age identifier.

Engine size, fuel, CO2, Euro standard, tax band, weight and more, shown on the page.

The DVSA outstanding-recall flag for the exact vehicle, plus the recalls DVSA lists for the model around the car's date.

When the current V5C was issued and whether the car is marked for export.

V5C issue date free; keeper count, dates and plate transfers in the £4.99 report.

Tax status, due date and the annual rate for the vehicle.

A free estimated value range with no email or phone number. The £2.99 valuation adds a local dealer value from dealer listings (with your postcode), days to sell, years left on the road and our estimated insurance group.

Stolen, finance, write-off, keepers, VIN and plate history: the full picture.

Outstanding PCP, HP or loan finance that could leave you in a dispute with the lender.

Police National Computer stolen marker for the registration.

Insurance write-off categories A, B, S and N.

What the chassis number tells you and how to verify it against the V5C.

Our estimated insurance group for any make and model, with a rough annual cost range.

VED for any car by CO2, fuel type and registration date.

Annual fuel spend for your mileage and the car's real-world economy.

How much value a car typically loses each year and roughly what it could be worth later.

Up to five cars side by side by registration: costs, MOT record, reliability.

Most and least reliable models from millions of MOT results.

Whether a car is compliant in every UK zone, by Euro standard.