Car history check. In 60 seconds.

Finance, write-off, mileage, stolen and full MOT history: what each check shows, and how to run them all on one registration in about 60 seconds.

EVERY REPORT INCLUDES:

Outstanding finance (data provided by Experian)
Insurance write-off (data provided by Experian)
Stolen check (data provided by Experian)
Mileage & clocking (data provided by Experian)
MOT history
Market valuation
Salvage & auction (data provided by Experian)
Car spec & options

and much more

*Data provided by Experian

23 checks in one report.

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What each check shows

A car history check is several record searches run on one registration number. Here is what each one tells you.

Outstanding financeShows whether HP or PCP finance is still owed. If it is, the lender can reclaim the car, even from a new owner.Read more →Insurance write-offShows whether an insurer has ever written the car off, and the category: A, B, S or N.Read more →Mileage historyLines up every recorded mileage reading so a clocked odometer shows up as a drop or a gap.Read more →Stolen statusChecks the police stolen vehicle record, so you do not buy a car that can be taken back.Read more →MOT historyLists every pass, fail and advisory, which shows how the car has been looked after.Read more →Plate and VIN matchConfirms the plate, VIN and vehicle details agree, which is how cloned cars are caught.Read more →

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Finance, write-off, stolen and mileage records in one report

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Standard checks

Vehicle Tax Check
MOT History (Full)
Stolen Vehicle Check (data provided by Experian)
Insurance Write-off Check (data provided by Experian)
Mileage Verification (data provided by Experian)
Scrapped/Imported Status (data provided by Experian)
Outstanding Finance Check (data provided by Experian)

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AI Analysis
Buyers Guide
Maintenance Required
Common Problems

Also in every report

Salvage & auction records (data provided by Experian)
Market value & 5-year forecast
Safety recalls & NCAP rating
Tax & ULEZ status
Life expectancy estimate
Previous adverts
Cost to own
Negotiation brief
Advert check
Inspection checklist
Ask the report
Specification & options

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Typical basic check

Standard checks

Vehicle Tax Check
MOT History (Full)
Stolen Vehicle Check
Insurance Write-off Check
Mileage Verification
Scrapped/Imported Status
Outstanding Finance Check

Not included

AI Analysis
Buyers Guide
Maintenance Required
Common Problems

*Data provided by Experian

How it works

From registration plate to full report, in under a minute.

Step 1Enter your registration
Every UK car has a unique registration on its number plate or V5C logbook. Takes seconds to type in.
- DVLAVehicle record
- DVSAMOT history
- PoliceStolen register
- InsurersWrite-off records
- LendersCar finance
- AuctionsSalvage records
Step 2We search multiple sources
We pull from DVLA, DVSA, Experian, salvage auction records, and more, all at once.
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Sample report
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- Outstanding financeClear
- Insurance write-offClear
- StolenClear
- MileageWorth a look
Step 3Your report is ready
Your history report is ready in under a minute, covering finance, theft, mileage, accidents, and more.
Before you pay
- Finance and write-off checked
- Mileage history read
- Questions ready for the seller
Step 4Buy with confidence
Use your report to negotiate a better price, avoid hidden problems, and make a safe, informed purchase.
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Everything inside a Carhealth report.

Data from DVLA, DVSA, UK insurers and finance houses, read by CarhealthAI.

Four salvage auction photographs of a damaged car

Finance, theft, write-offs and clocking.

Outstanding finance (data provided by Experian)
Any finance agreement still recorded against the car, with the lender and agreement type.
Write-offs and theft (data provided by Experian)
Insurance write-off categories, police stolen records and the car's DVLA status.
Salvage and auction records (data provided by Experian)
Salvage auction history, with links to the auction photos where available.
Mileage checks (data provided by Experian)
Every recorded reading over time, so you can see whether the mileage adds up.
Taxi and private hire
Whether the car has been licensed as a taxi or private hire vehicle.

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Auction gavel resting beside a model car

Its past, and what it's really worth.

Keepers, plate and colour changes (data provided by Experian)
How many keepers it has had, plus any number plate or colour changes.
MOT history
Every MOT test, pass or fail, with the advisories the tester noted.
Previous adverts
Earlier sale listings for the car: asking price, mileage, seller and photos.
Timeline
Every dated record on the report in one list, oldest first.
Market value and forecast
What the car is worth today, and what it is likely to be worth over the next five years.

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Phone displaying a vehicle specification sheet beside a car

Spec, safety and running costs.

Specification
Factory specification, equipment and options, with performance, weights and dimensions.
Safety and recalls
Outstanding manufacturer recalls on this car, and the model's Euro NCAP crash test rating.
Tax, emissions and ULEZ
Road tax, fuel economy, the emissions standard, and whether it meets the ULEZ standard.
Cost to own
Fuel and road tax at the mileage you choose, plus the forecast drop in value, over the next few years.
Life expectancy
How many years and miles cars like this usually last, and how this one compares.

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Car keys resting on vehicle ownership paperwork

What to check and ask before you buy.

AI analysis
CarhealthAI reads the full record and tells you what matters and why.
Negotiation brief
What to raise with the seller, what each point is worth, and a suggested opening offer.
Advert check
What the seller's advert claims, tested against the records on the report.
Inspection checklist
What to check in person, from the records and this model's weak points. Tick as you go.
Ask the report
Ask anything about the car and get an answer from the records on the report, with the lines it rests on.
Maintenance due
The servicing this car is due, based on its age and mileage.
Buyers guide
Model-specific checks to make in person before you hand over any money.
Common faults
Known weak points reported for this make and model.

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*Data provided by Experian

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about car history check on Carhealth

A full check. Free tools show tax and MOT status. A Carhealth report covers finance, insurance write-off, stolen vehicle and mileage records and adds an AI reading of the whole history.

No. Any UK registration number is enough. The report arrives on screen and by email.

You will see it before you pay for the car: the finance owed, the write-off category, the mileage gap. Unused reports can be refunded within 14 days.

Plain-English reading on this check, from the Carhealth blog.

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What each check shows