Free Vehicle History Check
Enter any UK registration for an instant snapshot of the make, colour, year, tax and MOT status. Sign in free to reveal its full plate-change history.
What a free vehicle history check shows you
A vehicle history check brings together the key information recorded against a UK registration so you can see a car's details in seconds. Enter any number plate above and we return live vehicle data, including the make and model, colour, year of manufacture, fuel type, current road tax status and full MOT position. There is no charge for this and no account is needed.
Sign in with a free account and we also reveal the vehicle's plate change history: every registration the car has carried, the previous keeper count and any colour changes. For anyone buying, selling or transferring a private plate, that history is the part that really matters.
Number plate history checker
Our number plate history checker reveals every registration a vehicle has carried and the date each plate was assigned or transferred. If a car has worn a private or personalised plate at any point, the full registration history shows it.
As private number plate specialists, this is the check we are built around. Before you buy a plate that is currently on a vehicle, or arrange a cherished transfer, the plate history tells you exactly what the registration has been through.
- Every previous registration mark on the vehicle
- The date of each plate change or transfer
- Number of previous keepers
- Any colour changes on record
What you can check
Road tax status
See whether the vehicle is currently taxed or on SORN, and the date the current tax runs out.
MOT status and expiry
Check whether the MOT is valid and when it is due.
Make, model and spec
Confirm the make, model, colour, year and fuel type recorded against the plate.
Plate change history
Every registration the vehicle has worn, with the dates each plate was assigned. Free with an account.
Previous keepers
How many keepers the vehicle has had, useful context when valuing a car or a plate.
Import, export and scrapped markers
Flags showing whether the vehicle has been imported, exported or recorded as scrapped.
How it works
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Enter the registration
Type any UK number plate into the box above and select Check vehicle.
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See the free snapshot
We instantly return the core vehicle data: make, colour, year, fuel, tax and MOT status.
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Sign in for the full history
Register a free account to unlock the vehicle's plate change history, keeper count and more.
Why check a vehicle's history
Whether you are buying a used car, valuing a private plate or simply curious about a vehicle you have spotted, a quick history check answers the questions that matter. Is it taxed and does it have a valid MOT? What plates has it carried before? How many keepers has it had?
Because we specialise in private number plates, the plate change history is front and centre. If you are considering a cherished transfer, or buying a plate that is currently on a vehicle, seeing the full registration history helps you understand exactly what you are dealing with before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the vehicle history check free?
Yes. The vehicle snapshot covering make, model, colour, year, fuel, road tax status and MOT status is completely free and needs no account. The plate change history is also free once you register a free account.
Where does the data come from?
All of the data, from the free vehicle snapshot to the plate change history and keeper information, is supplied through licensed vehicle data providers.
Do I need an account?
No account is needed for the free vehicle snapshot. To view the plate change history you sign in or register a free account, which takes less than a minute.
What is plate change history?
It is the list of every registration mark a vehicle has carried over time, along with the dates each plate was assigned. It is the clearest way to see whether a car has had private or personalised plates in the past.
Can I see who owns the vehicle?
No. The record does not include the names or addresses of keepers. You can see how many previous keepers a vehicle has had, but personal details are never shown.
Are you connected to the DVLA or HPI?
No. We are an independent, recognised reseller of DVLA registrations. We are not affiliated with the DVLA or with HPI.