What a free car check includes
- MOT status and expiry
- Tax and SORN status
- Mileage from MOT records
- Make, model and vehicle details
- VehicleScore® out of 999
- ULEZ status and CO2 band
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Free Car Check by Reg
Check any UK car by registration for free. View vehicle details, MOT status, road tax information and a VehicleScore® instantly.
23,000,000+ vehicles checked since 2024
- Free & instant
- MOT & tax
- VehicleScore®
- Full history optional
- Free and instant
- No account needed
- MOT and tax included
- Free & instantNo sign-up required
- MOT and tax recordsStatus, expiry and mileage
- VehicleScore®A score out of 999
- Paid history is separateFinance, write-off and stolen
What VehicleScore is
VehicleScore is a UK check for someone buying a used car. The free registration check includes MOT history, Tax or SORN status, MOT mileage timeline, Vehicle details, VehicleScore® /999. Hidden History is the paid full vehicle history check at £13.95. Service history is a separate check at £8.95. It is not an HPI check, it does not inspect the car, and a blank section means no matching record was returned.
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What you get
What you get with a free car check
Enter a UK registration to see vehicle details, MOT status, road tax, mileage and a VehicleScore®. For the full test record, use the Free MOT history check. Hidden-history checks stay optional if you decide to buy.
See how the car compares
VehicleScore® benchmarks the car against similar vehicles so you can tell if the mileage and age look typical.
View a sample report
Hidden History when you need it
Finance, write-off, stolen and salvage checks are not in the free car check. Unlock Hidden History, the paid full vehicle history check, if you are buying.
Compare free and Hidden HistoryVehicleScore®
Why the free car check is useful
Use the free report to understand the car before you view it. You get official MOT and tax records plus a VehicleScore® you can compare with similar vehicles.
Instant results
Enter a UK registration and get MOT, tax, mileage and vehicle details in seconds — no account needed.
Clear VehicleScore®
Every free car check includes a score out of 999 plus make and model averages so you can compare listings quickly.
Official vehicle records
MOT status and tax status come from official UK sources, so you can see the basics before you view a car.
Upgrade only if you need more
Hidden-history checks such as finance, write-off and stolen records stay optional. Start with the free check.
How it works
How a free car check works
Enter a registration, get the free vehicle information and VehicleScore®, then add hidden history only if you are considering the car.
Enter the registration
Type any UK number plate into the checker. We look up official MOT, tax and vehicle records.
Get the free car check
See vehicle details, MOT status, road tax, mileage and a VehicleScore® instantly.
Check hidden history if you are buying
If the car looks promising, you can add Hidden History for finance, write-off, stolen and salvage records.
Ready to start? Run a free car check now.
Free Car Check vs Hidden History
Start with MOT, tax, mileage and vehicle details for free. Upgrade to Hidden History, the paid full vehicle history check, when you need finance, write-off, stolen and salvage checks.
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Essential vehicle information before you buy.
- MOT status and history
- Road tax / SORN status
- Mileage readings
- Vehicle specifications
- VehicleScore® out of 999
Hidden-history checks are not included.
FOR BUYING A USED CAR
Hidden History
£13.95
Go beyond the basics and uncover recorded hidden-history risks.
- Everything in the Free Car Check
- Outstanding finance check
- Insurance write-off records
- Stolen vehicle check
- Salvage records
- £10,000 data guaranteeSubject to eligibility terms
Feature comparison
- MOT, tax and mileageFree CheckIncludedHidden HistoryIncluded
- Vehicle detailsFree CheckIncludedHidden HistoryIncluded
- VehicleScore®Free CheckIncludedHidden HistoryIncluded
- Outstanding financeFree CheckNot includedHidden HistoryIncluded
- Write-off historyFree CheckNot includedHidden HistoryIncluded
- Stolen vehicle recordsFree CheckNot includedHidden HistoryIncluded
- Salvage recordsFree CheckNot includedHidden HistoryIncluded
- £10,000 data guaranteeFree CheckNot includedHidden HistoryIncluded
Guarantee covers the specific verified data points included in the VehicleScore® Guarantee programme, including theft, write-off, salvage, outstanding finance and selected title/history records. Terms, eligibility requirements and claim limits apply.
Need more detail?
Want a longer guide?
If you want more background before you run a check, our free car check guide explains the report in more detail and when Hidden History is worth adding.
- What the free report shows before you view a car.
- When Hidden History is worth adding.
- How VehicleScore® compares similar vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a free car check include?
A free car check shows vehicle details, MOT status, tax or SORN status, mileage from MOT records, and a VehicleScore® out of 999.
Can I check a car by registration?
Yes. Enter any UK number plate in the checker at the top of this page. You do not need an account to run a free car check.
Can I check MOT history for free?
Yes. MOT status is included in the free car check. For passes, failures, advisories and the full test record, use the Free MOT history check.
Can I check car tax for free?
Yes. You can see whether the vehicle is taxed, SORN, or due as part of the free check.
What is a VehicleScore®?
VehicleScore® is a 0–999 rating based on the car’s age, mileage and MOT history, shown against averages for similar vehicles so you can judge a listing quickly.
What isn’t included in a free car check?
Outstanding finance, write-off, stolen and salvage records are not included. Those sit in Hidden History, the paid full vehicle history check, if you are buying the car.
Hear from people like you
Comments published by VehicleScore.
Very helpful and a necessary part of buying a car privately. Two cars showed up faults one was a cat S the other had finance outstanding, this 3 Rd one is totally clear as I thought it would be but I checked any to be sure, thank you for the service.
Opens in a new tabLet me know a cars true history before purchase. Was undeclared write off.
I checked Vehicle Score before viewing. I found it gave me the confidence to know the history of the vehicle I was going to view.
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