Run a free car check and get instant, verified details about any car or van registered in the UK. Simply enter the registration number above to reveal key information from trusted data sources including the DVLA and DVSA.
What You Get with a Free Car Check
Our free vehicle check gives you essential information to help you make better buying decisions
- Vehicle specification – make, model, colour, year, body type, fuel type, engine size and transmission
- MOT history – test dates, pass or fail results, and advisory notes
- Tax status – whether the vehicle is taxed, untaxed or declared SORN
- Vehicle age and first registration date
- Basic keeper and plate change information
- Manufacturer and model details verified by DVLA data
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Why Use Rapid Car Check
Rapid Car Check is trusted by thousands of UK car buyers and sellers every month
Our mission is to make car history data clear, fast and affordable
- 100% UK based data sources including DVLA, DVSA, police and insurance databases
- Instant search results with no waiting for emails
- No hidden fees – upgrade only when you need more detail
- Free to start, and you can upgrade anytime to unlock more insights
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Upgrade for a Complete Vehicle History
If you want the full picture before you buy, you can upgrade directly from the free report
We offer two detailed paid options
- Standard Check – includes full finance, write off, stolen, colour and plate change data plus over 50 key data points
- Complete Check – adds deeper data including mileage anomaly checks, vehicle valuation and a £30,000 data guarantee
Each report builds on the Free Car Check giving you the confidence to buy safely and negotiate with clarity
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What’s Not Included in the Free Check
To keep the free check fast and cost free it does not include
- Outstanding finance or logbook loans
- Insurance write off and accident damage history
- Full stolen vehicle status from police databases
- High accuracy mileage verification and valuation data
These are available with our paid checks
How It Works
- Enter your vehicle’s registration number in the search bar
- View your Free Car Check instantly on screen
- Upgrade to a Standard or Complete check for detailed insight
- Download your full report or save it in your account dashboard
Tips Before Buying a Used Car
- Always run a free car check first to confirm MOT and tax status
- Review advisory notes for recurring faults
- Check the number of previous keepers as more owners often mean more wear
- Upgrade to a full report for peace of mind if the car’s value is high or its history is unclear
- Use the report to negotiate price confidently
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