Number plate check. Full history.
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
Finance, write-off, mileage and MOT in one check.
Why Use Carhealth?
Comprehensive vehicle lookup with data from official UK sources
Instant Plate Lookup
Enter any UK number plate and get instant results
Full Vehicle History
Finance, theft, MOT, mileage, and damage records
Official UK Data
DVLA and DVSA records, with finance, write-off and stolen data supplied by Experian
One Report
Every check in a single report
How We Compare
How Carhealth compares to traditional vehicle check services.
Carhealth Report
from
£19.99
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)
Only with Carhealth
- 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
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.
Step 2We search multiple sources
We pull from DVLA, DVSA, Experian, salvage auction records, and more, all at once.
Step 3Your report is ready
Your history report is ready in under a minute, covering finance, theft, mileage, accidents, and more.
Step 4Buy with confidence
Use your report to negotiate a better price, avoid hidden problems, and make a safe, informed purchase.
View sample report →
Everything inside a Carhealth report.
Our checks go far beyond the basics: the full picture, before you hand over any money.
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.
*Data provided by Experian
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about number plate check on Carhealth
Simply enter the vehicle's number plate (registration) into our search form above. Within seconds, we'll look up DVLA, DVSA and Experian records and provide you with a comprehensive vehicle history report including finance, theft, MOT, and mileage records.
Our number plate check reveals the vehicle's MOT history, outstanding finance, stolen status, insurance write-offs, plate changes, mileage anomalies, tax status, previous keepers, vehicle specifications, and an AI-powered risk assessment. You get over 150 data points.
Basic number plate information (make, model, age) is available free from DVLA. However, our comprehensive check includes premium data from multiple sources: finance records, stolen vehicle records, full MOT history with advisories, insurance write-off checks, and AI analysis.
Our number plate lookup combines DVLA and DVSA records with finance, insurance write-off and stolen vehicle data supplied by Experian.
Yes! Our service works with all UK number plates including standard registrations, private plates, personalized plates, cherished plates, and prefix/suffix registrations. We'll provide the complete vehicle history regardless of plate type.
Your number plate check is instant. After entering the plate and completing payment, you'll receive your comprehensive vehicle report within 60 seconds via email and on-screen.
Related guides
Plain-English reading on this check, from the Carhealth blog.