Vehicle check
Vehicle check

Car Check

Enter your reg below to see MOT dates, risks, and a VehicleScore before you buy.

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Everything our car check covers

DVLA identity confirmation

We cross-check the registration, VIN, colour, and body details against the official DVLA registry so you instantly know the vehicle being shown matches the paperwork.

Road-legal status snapshot

Instantly view live MOT status, tax renewal dates, statutory off-road notifications, and enforcement warnings before you take the keys.

Mileage trend alerts

All recorded odometer readings are plotted side-by-side to highlight any suspicious drops or gaps that could suggest clocking.

Outstanding risk checks

Finance agreements, stolen markers, salvage sightings, and write-off categories are highlighted in plain English so you can walk away from risky cars.

Running cost insights

We include CO2 banding, ULEZ readiness, fuel type, insurance group, and typical servicing costs to keep ownership budgets realistic.

VehicleScore benchmarking

Every report comes with our 0–999 VehicleScore that compares the car to similar age and segment vehicles, plus guidance on the next best step.

Why drivers trust VehicleScore car checks

Car buyers on VehicleScore get a live view of MOT and tax status, risk markers, and unique benchmarking in one tap. The layout mirrors the classic paper checklist you may know from the GOV.UK services, but adds colour-coded advice so you instantly know whether to negotiate, walk away, or proceed.

We keep reports updated even after you close the tab. If a finance marker clears or a fresh MOT pass appears, we email you automatically so you can move quickly on the deal.

Illustration of a car check report

A modern car check protects every used-car budget

A VehicleScore car check condenses every critical data point about a UK vehicle into a single timeline. Instead of juggling half a dozen tabs, you can answer the big question: is this car worth the asking price? Our report blends DVLA data, insurance risk signals, and intelligence from thousands of previous checks so that red flags surface instantly.

Data sources we combine for every report

Every report starts with DVLA identity data, but it does not stop there. We layer MOT results, tax status, write-off markers, stolen alerts, and any available service or recall information. This multi-source approach mirrors what professional buyers do manually, saving you hours of research.

How to run a VehicleScore car check

  1. Enter the vehicle registration in the hero box and press "Run car check".
  2. Skim the legal essentials: MOT expiry, tax due date, and SORN status.
  3. Review the VehicleScore commentary to understand how the car compares to peers.
  4. Expand the risk cards to view finance, theft, and write-off data. Upgrade if you need the Experian-backed £10,000 data guarantee.
  5. Download or share the report so you can keep the seller honest.

Interpreting the VehicleScore dashboard

The VehicleScore number is a shorthand for overall vehicle health. Scores above 750 usually mean the car has clean history and sensible maintenance. Scores below 500 often indicate repeated MOT advisories, late tax renewals, or outstanding alerts. Use this benchmark during negotiations to justify your offer.

When to upgrade to the ultimate report

The free report is perfect for shortlisting. When you are ready to transfer money, add the full finance, theft, and mileage guarantee. It unlocks deeper service insights, access to digital service history, and support from our dispute team if the car turns out to be misrepresented.

Key takeaway

Buying without a car check is guesswork. With VehicleScore you can verify the legal status, reveal the backstory, and negotiate from a position of strength—all before you leave the driveway.

Frequently Asked Questions

A car check brings together the most important data points for any used vehicle: identity, MOT and tax status, mileage records, risk markers, and running cost insights.

We summarise the highlights on one dashboard so you can make a go/no-go decision with confidence.

We combine DVLA records, MOT testing data, insurance industry feeds, Experian risk data, and our own VehicleScore community signals.

The blend ensures you see both official information and real-world insights from recent checks.

Most checks complete in under ten seconds. Enter the registration, hit "Run car check", and the report appears instantly in your browser.

If a premium data source is temporarily busy we keep polling in the background and email you the moment everything is ready.

Our free check gives you the legal basics plus the VehicleScore snapshot. When you are about to hand over money, we recommend upgrading to the ultimate check for finance, theft, and write-off guarantees.

Yes. Every MOT reading is plotted chronologically and we run automatic rules to highlight unnatural jumps or drops.

When something looks wrong we explain why so you can ask the seller for proof.

Absolutely. VehicleScore is built for both single buyers and dealers. Contact our partnerships team to unlock volume pricing and API access.

We surface import dates, classification changes, and write-off categories. If the DVLA has marked the vehicle as rebuilt or radically altered, it will be clearly labelled.

Vehicle data is refreshed daily, and MOT plus tax status is checked on-demand every time you request a report.

No. A registration number is all you need to run a VehicleScore car check. Keep the V5C handy later to confirm the VIN matches our report.

Use the feedback link inside your report to tell us what looks wrong. Our support team will re-verify the data with the source and update your report if needed.

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