A Full Car History Check for £4.99
Stolen, finance and write-off checks, plus a free reliability score, running costs and the common faults from the car's MOT history.
All for £4.99. One check. No subscription.
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Short answer: the CarCostCheck history check costs £4.99, paid once, with no subscription. It checks whether the car is recorded as stolen (Police National Computer), has outstanding finance (with the lender, agreement type, start date and term) or has been written off (category, date, insurer and damage). It also shows the number of keepers with the date of each recorded change, private plate transfers, colour changes, import and export markers, VIN and scrapped status, on top of the free MOT history, mileage check, reliability score and running costs. Your report appears on screen straight away and we email you a link to keep, share or download as a PDF.
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- ✓MOT & tax status at a glance
Instant green/amber/red status with expiry dates
- ✓MOT history analysis
Full pass/fail timeline with defect details
- ✓Mileage verification
Anomaly detection and clocking risk assessment
- ✓Reliability score (0-100)
Our own score from the car's MOT history
- ✓Running costs with MPG
Fuel, tax, MOT, predicted repairs and fuel economy
- ✓CO2 emissions & VED tax band
Emissions rating with annual road tax cost
- ✓Common fault patterns
Problems that keep coming up in this car's MOT tests
- ✓Outstanding recall check
Unresolved manufacturer safety recalls
- ✓Export marker check
Whether DVLA has the car marked for export
- ✓V5C logbook date
When the logbook was last issued
- ✓ULEZ and clean air zone check
Whether the car meets ULEZ and clean air zone standards, from its Euro emissions rating
£4.99
One-time, instant results
Everything free, plus:
- ★Stolen vehicle check (PNC)
Checked against the Police National Computer, with the date reported and a police contact if it is stolen
- ★Outstanding finance (PCP, HP, loans)
Any agreement still on the car, with the lender, agreement type, start and end dates, agreement number and the number to call to settle it
- ★Insurance write-off (Cat A/B/N/S)
Whether an insurer has written the car off, with the date, cause, damage and insurer
- ★Previous owners, with dates
How many keepers, the date of each recorded change of keeper and how long each new keeper had the car
- ★VIN check
The last 4 characters of the VIN on record (the last 2 for rare models), so you can match it to the car and the V5C
- ★Engine number
Shown in full so you can match it against the V5C logbook
- ★Colour change history
Whether the recorded colour has changed, with the date where it is recorded
- ★Plate transfer history (cherished)
Private plates put on or taken off the car, with the date when there has been one transfer
- ★Import and export markers
Whether the car was imported, exported, re-imported or is a non-EU import
- ★Scrapped vehicle check
Whether the car has been marked for scrap or had a Certificate of Destruction issued
- ★DVLA identity checks
Shows if DVLA has a vehicle identity check recorded for the car
- ★Previous checks on the car
How many times insurers, lenders and the motor trade have checked this car, and any burst of checks
What CarCostCheck sells, in one line
Three things, each a one-time purchase with no subscription: the £4.99 Premium history check (includes the outstanding finance check, stolen, write-off, keepers, VIN, colour and plate history), the £2.99 Car Valuation (a valuation only, not a history check), and the £6.99 Bundle of both. No tiers and no subscription. The free check needs no sign-up and stays free. Every price, including multi-car and trade prices, is on our prices page. To see how the £4.99 check compares with 21 other UK checks, read our cheapest car history check comparison, or our car check FAQ for every answer in one place.
Secure Payment
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Instant Results
Your full report is available immediately after payment.
Official Data
Official DVSA and DVLA data, plus Experian history data (PNC stolen records, finance and the MIAFTR write-off register).
Common questions
Why should I get a full history check?▼
Outstanding finance means the lender may still have a claim on the car. A stolen marker means it could be seized by police. Write-off categories affect value and safety. The AA and the RAC charge £14.99 for these checks. Our £4.99 check covers outstanding finance, stolen and write-off, and the free report adds a reliability score and predicted repair costs.
What data sources do you use?▼
Free checks use official DVSA and DVLA open data. Premium checks use Experian vehicle data, which includes Police National Computer (PNC) stolen records, finance agreements registered by lenders and the insurers' write-off register (MIAFTR).
How quickly do I get results?▼
Instantly. After payment completes, you are redirected straight back to your vehicle report with all premium data included.
Does the £4.99 check include a valuation?▼
No. The free report shows an estimated value range. The £2.99 valuation adds the local dealer value and days to sell, and the history check and valuation together cost £6.99.
Is there a data guarantee?▼
No. CarCostCheck does not offer a data guarantee. The AA and the RAC include a £30,000 guarantee with their £14.99 checks.
Do I get a PDF?▼
Yes. Your report shows on screen as soon as you pay and we email you a link to it. On the report page you can also download the history check as a PDF.
Can I get a refund?▼
Yes, for genuine problems. If your report fails to generate, shows the wrong car or has a fault, contact support@carcostcheck.co.uk and we'll refund you. Because the report is delivered instantly, we can't refund a correct report if you simply change your mind.
What products does CarCostCheck provide?▼
CarCostCheck sells three things: Premium, Valuation and Bundle. Premium is the £4.99 history check, which includes the outstanding finance check. Valuation is £2.99 and is a valuation only, not a history check. Bundle is £6.99 for both together. No tiers, no subscription: each is a one-time purchase, and the basic car check is free.