Number Plate Check
Supports all UK registration formats: AB12 CDE, A123 ABC, ABC 123A
About car's service history
What is a Number Plate Check?
A number plate check allows you to quickly assess a car’s specific details and history, particularly following a registration change. The report reveals crucial information about the vehicle, including verified mileage, MOT history, outstanding finance, and whether it has been recorded as stolen.
Ultimately, this data ensures you can make an informed decision and verify that the purchase is legitimate.
Why is a Number Plate Check Important?
Here are some of the key reasons to use a vehicle data check:
Make sure the plate is legit
If a registration number has been transferred or changed, it is vital to verify that the plates are legitimate and not cloned.
Verify ownership and theft status
One of the biggest risks when buying a used car is purchasing a stolen vehicle. It is crucial to ensure the car is not recorded as stolen on police databases, preventing you from unknowingly purchasing an illegal vehicle.
Check the MOT history
When buying a vehicle, you must ensure the MOT history aligns with the seller's description. A check reveals past pass/fail results and advisories, allowing you to make a fully informed decision.
Validate the mileage
While 'clocking' (winding back mileage) isn't technically illegal in itself, selling a clocked car without disclosing it is a criminal offence. A check compares the odometer against the mileage recorded at the previous MOT, helping you spot any suspicious discrepancies.
How to Get a Car Number PlateCheck?
Simply enter a registration number to perform a comprehensive vehicle check. You will gain access to vital history reports, including VRM changes, previous ownership details, V5C logbook counts, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply running a standard registration check won’t reveal the names of previous owners. To get specific details, you would need to contact the DVLA directly and demonstrate "reasonable cause," though they rarely release this personal data due to privacy laws. However, a history check will successfully confirm exactly how many previous keepers the vehicle has had.
A plate change isn’t necessarily worrying; many drivers in the UK legally swap to "cherished" or private number plates. However, you must check the vehicle’s history against its original registration number to ensure the change isn't being used to hide a past accident, finance issues, or a stolen status.
A registration number can legally be assigned to only one vehicle at a time. Generally, when a car is scrapped, the registration mark is retired with it (unless formally placed on a retention certificate). If your number plate brings up details for a completely different make or model, the plates may have been cloned or the documentation may be fraudulent.
A comprehensive vehicle history check will verify the car's original registration number and list any subsequent plate changes recorded by the DVLA.
