FREE Car History Check

How our car history check works

Get a comprehensive car history check in seconds — simply enter the vehicle registration plate for instant results.

We’ll check the registration number against officially licensed databases, including the DVLA, to provide accurate vehicle history reports.

Review the free check

Our free initial car check provides the make, model, and over 20 data points. When you're ready, upgrade to a detailed vehicle history report.

Upgrade to a detailed report

Instantly review the full car history report, including key details like outstanding finance, stolen records, and write-offs, all backed by our 30k data guarantee.

Customer reviews of our car check service

Over 1 Million History Checks Completed — Fast, Reliable, and Trusted by Customers.

Detailed check

"It is a very comprehensive and useful report, and excellent value for money. It saved me from buying a car with significant damage, thanks to the crash photos."

Massi | April 2025

Simply great

"The car check report was thorough and detailed, providing me with important information about the car's mileage, written off status, and damage photos. It gave me peace of mind knowing that I was making an informed decision about purchasing a used car."

James | June 2024

Quick and Informative

"Very quick, useful and informative service. No hassle. Would recommend."

J Hunter | February 2025

Why choose us?

We are dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience, paired with the most comprehensive reports available — here are just a few reasons why our customers love us.

We use trusted partners

Our data comes from officially licensed partners such as:

DVLA, insurance companies, police and finance companies, as well as other motoring organisations.
Customer satisfaction and top quality service is our main priority. Additionally, you can count on us to provide excellent service and value for money.

£30,000 data guarantee

Our full car check comes with a £30,000 data guarantee.

Giving you total peace of mind every time you check a car.
You can count on us to provide excellent service and value for money.

View our prices and features to see all the data points we check.

Comprehensive reports

Our car history check includes over 80 data points.

Giving you the total confidence to make an informed decision before you purchase a vehicle.
Including checks on the finance, written-off status, and vehicle history.

View our sample report to learn more about our vehicle history check.

What is a car check?

A car history check, or HPI Check, offers an in-depth report on a vehicle’s history. It reveals important data associated with the VIN and registration number, including the following:

Insurance Write Off (Total loss): We check the MIATFR database to determine whether a vehicle has been written off and declared an insurance total loss (Category A, B, C, D, S, or N).
Outstanding Finance: This will reveal if a vehicle has a finance agreement and provide information alongside details required to contact the finance company.
Imported/Exported: This number plate check indicates whether a car, motorbike, or van has been recorded as imported or exported by DVLA.
Salvage History: A salvage history check will reveal any photos of damage if the vehicle has been sold on auction sites.
VIN or Chassis: This will reveal the last 4 numbers of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) provided by the DVLA.
Car Valuation: The valuation tool gives you an up to date price based on the car and its mileage. Additionally, it includes the trade in price and private sale price.

Included data

Choose from a free, standard, or full history check. We have highlighted the key differences below to find the right option for you.

Free car check

The UK's largest free vehicle data check site. The free car report includes:

Make, model, year, registration date, colour, fuel type, engine size, vehicle weight, body style, V5C logbook date and registered near.
MOT and road tax information, including prices and CO2 marker.
Free stolen check, exported details, mileage issues, safety ratings, safety recall and fuel economy.
Euro status, BHP, top speed, 0-60 MPH and Insurance group.

Standard check

Essential for narrowing your car search. This includes everything in the free check for just £5.99, plus additional details:

Written-off, salvage history records, advanced mileage check, ex-taxi, stolen records, safety recalls, imported status, previous keepers, scrapped/unscrapped, VIN details, colour changes, plate changes, and full vehicle details.

Our pricing table has more information.

Full Check

This check is crucial to ensure the vehicle passes our rigorous data test and poses no risks.

Includes all data from the standard vehicle check.
Includes an outstanding finance check, logbook loan status, vehicle valuation, and a £30,000 data guarantee.

View our pass sample report to learn more about our vehicle check.

The most detailed vehicle check in the UK

At Full Car Checks, we provide comprehensive vehicle history reports for just £9.99, with detailed insights at a fraction of the cost of other services.

Our comprehensive report includes an outstanding finance check, MIAFTR written-off status, salvage history records, plate changes, and much more. Make informed decisions when buying or selling a car with our affordable and reliable reports.

Pricing and included data were last checked on 01/04/2025 against HPI Check, Car Checker, Reg Check, TotalCarCheck, Vehicle Check, Car Check, Instant CarCheck, MyCarCheck, Car Analytics, RAC Car Passport and AA Car Check.

Frequently asked questions

What is a free car check?

A free car check includes basic details such as the make, model, year, colour, MOT history, and road tax information. As part of our free report, we also include mileage issues, export status, stolen status (PNC) and safety recalls.

Why is a car check important?

A car check is crucial as it offers historical data on any UK vehicle. This report reveals important data such as if the car has been stolen, written off, or has outstanding finance.

How much is a paid report?

Our full check is £9.99 and a standard check is £5.99. Moreover, we provide a £30,000 data guarantee for our full report, which is the most comprehensive report available.

Is it worth getting a car history check?

A car history check is definitely worth it and absolutely essential as it can protect you from a vehicle with a hidden history. It will reveal crucial information, such as whether a car has an outstanding finance agreement, or if it’s reported as stolen.

When are my tax and MOT due?

Enter any number plate into the search field to reveal the MOT and road tax status. Alternatively, the GOV.UK MOT history or GOV.UK car tax also provides the vehicle's status.