DVLA Vehicle Check

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Free DVLA vehicle check

What’s included in a free DVLA vehicle check?

Auto Experts provides free car checks, giving you access to vital DVLA-sourced information. Gain valuable insights to make informed decisions—completely free of charge.

  1. Vehicle Registration Details: View essential information about the vehicle's registration, including make, model, and year.
  2. DVLA Vehicle Information: Access official vehicle data sourced directly from the DVLA for accurate and up-to-date details.
  3. MOT & Tax Status: Check the current MOT and tax status of the vehicle to ensure it’s roadworthy and legally compliant.
  4. Mileage History Check: Check the vehicle's mileage history to detect any discrepancies or potential odometer tampering.
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Get a comprehensive DVLA vehicle check

A complete DVLA vehicle check offers in-depth information about a car's history, allowing you to make well-informed decisions before buying. Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Outstanding Finance Check: Verifies if there is any outstanding finance or loans on the vehicle.
  2. Police Stolen Check: Confirms whether the vehicle has been reported as stolen to the police.
  3. Insurance Write-Off & Salvage History: Provides details about whether the vehicle has been written off or marked as salvage by an insurer.
  4. High-Risk Markers: Identifies if the vehicle is flagged as high-risk, which may affect its value or legality.
  5. Import/Export Check: Reveals if the vehicle has been imported or exported, giving insight into its history and previous locations.
  6. Scrap Check: Checks if the vehicle has been scrapped or disposed of by an authorised treatment facility.
  7. Ownership history & number plate changes: Displays the vehicle’s previous owners and any changes to its number plate.

Other services offered by DVLA

E10 petrol compatibility check for your vehicle

E10 petrol contains up to 10% ethanol, replacing the previous E5 fuel. To ensure your vehicle can safely run on E10, use the E10 compatibility checker. This simple check will confirm if your vehicle is suitable for the new fuel standard.

Checking your driving licence details

You can access your driving licence information or generate a check code to share your details online. This is useful for sharing information about points or disqualifications with a car hire company or employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

A vehicle check is essential when buying a used car to ensure a safe and informed purchase. It verifies key details like the car’s history, write-off, outstanding finance, and its legal status, including MOT and tax.

A check can also uncover mileage discrepancies or hidden issues, preventing costly surprises and offering peace of mind.

To obtain car owner details, you must submit a request for information about the registered keeper. The DVLA will only provide this information if you can demonstrate a valid and legitimate reason.

Our free vehicle check service provides information on when the latest V5C registration document was issued. For more detailed ownership history, such as the number of previous keepers and their duration of ownership (if available), a full car history check can be purchased.

If a vehicle has been newly registered, re-registered, or had a plate change, it may take a few weeks before we can provide a report. This delay is due to the fact that the DVLA updates these records once a month.

Our DVLA vehicle check service offers details for UK-registered vehicles. Vehicles that have been recently registered or had a plate change may not appear immediately. Imported vehicles can be checked once they are officially registered with the DVLA.