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FREE CAR CHECK

Free car history check and instant reg check with full vehicle details

    Includes MOT status & history, road tax, mileage, and up-to-date DVLA registration info

    Comprehensive Vehicle Check Insights Backed by the UK’s Largest Data Sources. Access Over 80+ Data Points, Including DVLA Car Check Records, to Make Informed Decisions About Any Car in the UK or Northern Ireland.

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    Vehicle Check

    Run a quick vehicle check and gain peace of mind before buying. Our free car check and paid reports use official DVLA data, covering MOT history, tax status, mileage records, and key car history check details all in one simple report.

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    Instant Reg Check

    Enter any UK number plate to get an instant reg check. Our free car check works for cars, vans, and motorbikes, giving you fast access to MOT history, vehicle details, and essential car history check information.

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    DVLA Trusted Data

    Every car history check and vehicle check is powered by official DVLA records. Our reg check system ensures accurate, up-to-date details so you can rely on our free car check and premium reports before making any decision.

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    What's Included in Our Free Car Check?

    Our free car check provides essential DVLA-sourced information. With just a reg check, you’ll instantly see key vehicle details to help you make smarter decisions:

    1. Vehicle details: Make, model, body type, and registration year.
    2. Keeper count: Number of previous owners.
    3. Electric vehicle data: Battery size, charging info, range.
    4. ULEZ compliance status.
    5. Tax details: CO2 emissions, current tax rate, expiry date.
    6. Full MOT history with advisories and failures.
    7. Mileage records and discrepancies.
    8. Import details and registration date.
    9. Engine capacity (CC) and fuel type.
    10. Performance data: BHP, speed, acceleration.
    11. Fuel economy: MPG figures.
    12. Transmission type.
    13. Type approval category.
    14. Vehicle weight and dimensions.
    15. Year of manufacture.
    16. V5C issue date.
    17. CO2 emissions data.
    18. Congestion charge status.
    19. Safety recall alerts.
    20. Euro emission standard.
    21. Euro NCAP safety rating.

    How Our Vehicle Check Works

    Running a free car check or reg check is quick and easy. Just enter the vehicle registration number, and our system retrieves DVLA and industry data instantly.

    Within seconds, your vehicle check shows MOT history, mileage checks, car history check records, and essential vehicle specifications all in a clear, user-friendly format.

    Complete Car History Check and Report

    Our car history check gives you a full breakdown of any UK vehicle’s past. Going beyond the free car check, we provide premium insights to protect your purchase:

    • Stolen car check.
    • Insurance write-off details.
    • Salvage and auction history.
    • Ex-taxi/NHS/Police check.
    • Internet sale history.
    • Market valuation data.
    • Outstanding finance check.
    • Scrapped vehicle records.
    • Previous keeper changes.
    • Number plate history.
    • Mileage check verification.
    • VIN and chassis number validation.
    • Logbook (V5C) check.
    • Import/export status.
    • Colour change history.
    • Weight & dimension data.
    • Performance and engine details.
    • Fuel economy and running costs.
    • Full MOT history.
    • Complete DVLA vehicle details.

    Start with a free car check, then upgrade to a full vehicle check report for complete peace of mind before buying. Want to see what you get? View our sample report.

    Instant Car History Check Report

    Our instant car history check gives you results in seconds. From MOT checks to finance, insurance write-offs, stolen vehicle checks, and reg check details you’ll see it all instantly.

    We provide more vehicle data than any other car history check provider, with direct access to DVLA records, local council databases, police updates, and relevant NHS data sources. Our system also tracks previous online vehicle listings to show you when and where a car was previously advertised or sold helping you spot unusual patterns or price changes.

    Access your car check report on any device, anytime. Confirm key details before you buy and avoid costly surprises.

    Enter your registration now for an instant free car check or unlock the full vehicle check report for maximum protection.

    Stay Legal With a Car Check

    A vehicle check helps you confirm that your car is road-legal. UK law requires valid tax, MOT, and insurance.

    • Check vehicle tax.
    • Confirm MOT status.
    • Ensure insurance cover.

    Our free car check pulls DVLA car check data instantly so you can drive legally and confidently. Just enter your reg to start your vehicle check now.

    For MOT details, use our MOT check service.

    For insurance verification, visit askMID.

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    The UK’s Biggest Free Car Check Service

    CheckCarDetails has grown into the largest free car check service in the UK, trusted by millions of drivers every year. With over 2.4 million car checks completed and more than 400,000 full history reports accessed monthly, our platform handles more vehicle data than any other free car check provider.

    Every month, hundreds of thousands of users rely on our instant car check to verify MOT history, mileage records, DVLA vehicle details, and ownership insights helping them make confident decisions before buying or selling a car. Our continuous growth and high usage make us the most reliable source for fast, accurate, and comprehensive car check information in the UK.

    Start with a free car check today and join the millions who trust us for real-time vehicle information and complete peace of mind.

    Trusted by Drivers Across the UK

    Our reputation speaks for itself. CheckCarDetails is backed by thousands of real customer reviews, making us one of the most trusted car check providers in the UK. Drivers consistently rate our service for accuracy, reliability, and the depth of information we provide with every car check.

    With a strong 4.9★ rating on Trustpilot and an impressive 4.8★ rating on Google, our platform has earned the confidence of users nationwide. Customers praise our fast results, clear vehicle insights, and the value we offer compared to other car history providers.

    You can explore our verified reviews here:
    Trustpilot Reviews  |  Google Reviews

    Thousands of buyers, sellers, and car owners rely on our car check results every day and their feedback continues to drive our mission to deliver the most accurate and complete vehicle data in the UK.

    Where Our Car Check Data Comes From

    Our car check combines data from the UK’s most trusted and authoritative sources to give you the most accurate and detailed vehicle information available. Every check is built using real-time data from official government and industry systems ensuring reliability, transparency, and complete confidence when reviewing a vehicle’s history.

    We collect information directly from the DVLA, DVSA, and official UK MOT test centres, meaning all MOT history, tax status, and vehicle records come straight from primary government databases.

    Beyond government data, our car check also includes insights sourced from all major UK automotive marketplaces, car listing platforms, auction houses, and insurance companies. We also incorporate data from police records, NHS fleet history, local councils, and major automotive data networks giving you a level of detail unmatched by other free car check providers.

    By combining the widest range of UK automotive and government data sources, our car check offers a deeper, more complete picture of any vehicle helping you stay informed and protected when buying or selling a car.

    How do we gather information for our reg check and vehicle check? How do we gather information for our reg check and vehicle check?

    We collect car check data from DVLA, police databases, auction houses, and MOT test centres. This ensures every reg check and vehicle check is accurate, reliable, and up to date.

    Our free car check shows vital details such as make, model, MOT history, mileage, and more.

    How can I check my vehicle's tax and MOT status using the car check service? How can I check my vehicle's tax and MOT status?

    Just enter your registration into our free car check tool to instantly see MOT expiry dates and road tax details. For official confirmation, you can also check via GOV.UK MOT check and GOV.UK tax check.

    Is the car history check service completely free? Is the car history check service completely free?

    Yes, we provide a free car check with key details. For a deeper vehicle check including finance, write-off and stolen records, you can upgrade to our full car history check report.

    How can I perform a DVLA car check for MOT history? How can I perform a DVLA car check for MOT history?

    Enter your reg into our car check tool to instantly access MOT history sourced from the DVLA. See past results, advisories, mileages, and failure reasons in one vehicle check report.

    Why is it important to perform a car check before purchasing a used vehicle? Why is it important to perform a car check before purchasing a used vehicle?

    A car history check protects buyers from hidden risks. It helps you uncover stolen records, finance issues, write-offs, mileage fraud, and more before committing to a purchase. Always run a free car check or full vehicle check before buying used.

    What should I do if my vehicle check data does not match my car's details? What should I do if my vehicle check data does not match my car's details?

    If your car check data doesn’t match the vehicle, it may be due to outdated DVLA records or errors. Cross-check with your V5C logbook and contact DVLA if discrepancies continue.

    How reliable is the information provided in a car history check? How reliable is the information provided in a car history check?

    Our vehicle check system pulls from trusted data sources including DVLA and MOT databases. While every car history check is accurate to the best available records, we recommend verifying details and inspecting the vehicle before purchase.