Identify the vehicle
The registration lookup helps confirm the make, model and basic details.
Car Check Experts process
How It Works
Use the registration to identify the vehicle, review the available checks and make a better decision before you buy.
- Instant UK registration lookup
- MOT, mileage and vehicle details
- Upgrade for deeper history checks
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A simple check before a big decision
The process starts with the number plate. From there, you can confirm the vehicle details, review MOT and mileage clues, and choose deeper history checks where the risk justifies it.
- Enter the UK registration number.
- Confirm the vehicle returned by the lookup.
- Review MOT, mileage and identity clues.
- Upgrade for finance, stolen, write-off and other hidden-history checks.
What happens after you enter the reg
The check is designed to help you move from advert claims to vehicle facts.
Review the record
MOT, mileage, tax and specification clues help you ask better seller questions.
Choose deeper checks
Finance, stolen, write-off and mileage risks are most important before payment.
Use the report properly
Compare the report with the V5C, inspection and seller evidence.
Practical note: A vehicle check is not a mechanical inspection. Use it with a viewing, test drive, documents and professional advice where needed.
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Check the vehicle before you decide
Enter the registration and start with the facts before you view or buy.
Enter a registrationHow to use this how it works before buying
Use this page as part of a wider vehicle check, not as a one-off answer. The safest buyers compare the online result with the V5C, VIN, MOT record, seller story, service evidence and physical condition before paying a deposit or arranging collection.
Check before travelling
Run the relevant registration check before you spend time on a viewing. If the vehicle record already conflicts with the advert, ask for evidence or reject the car early.
Compare documents
The V5C, service invoices, MOT record, receipt and seller messages should support the result. Missing documents are not always fatal, but they should change the price and risk decision.
Inspect the real vehicle
At the viewing, compare the VIN, plate, mileage, colour, trim, warning lights and condition with the report. A clean online result is weaker if the car does not match it.
Decide before payment
Resolve finance, stolen, write-off, mileage, insurance, service and identity questions before money moves. Do not rely on verbal promises after payment.