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Free car check — know the risks before you view.
Enter any UK registration plate. CarVouch pulls official DVLA and DVSA data instantly — full MOT history, mileage trends, tax status, recall alerts, and an AI risk score. All free.
What our free car check includes
Most paid services charge £10–£20 for basic provenance data. CarVouch's free check already covers more ground using official government data sources.
Full MOT history
Every test since 2005 — pass, fail, all defects and advisories from DVSA.
Mileage verification
Every odometer reading across all recorded MOT tests. Inconsistencies flagged.
Tax & MOT status
Current DVLA tax status and MOT validity — is it legal to drive today?
Outstanding recall check
DVSA recall alerts — safety recalls that have not been fixed.
Advert red flag scan
Paste the seller's advert and we scan for high-pressure phrases and warning signals.
AI risk score (0–100)
Our AI combines all findings into a clear risk score with a low / medium / high verdict.
How it works
Enter the reg plate
Type any UK registration plate — takes 5 seconds.
We query DVLA & DVSA
Official government APIs return live MOT and vehicle data in real time.
Get your instant risk report
Risk score, MOT timeline, mileage graph, tax status and recall alerts — all free.
What CarVouch does not check
Our free check is powered by DVLA and DVSA data. It does not cover:
- Outstanding finance (PCP, HP, or loans)
- Stolen vehicle status (Police National Computer)
- Insurance write-off history (Cat A, B, N, S)
- Keeper / previous owner count
- VIN plate verification
For full provenance, use our Full Vehicle Check (£9.99) before paying a deposit. Full disclaimer →
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The basic check — MOT history, mileage, tax status, recall alerts, advert scan and AI risk score — is completely free. No account, no payment, no hidden fees. A full AI-written report with seller questions and a PDF is available from £4.99.
The free check uses DVSA (MOT History API) and DVLA (Vehicle Enquiry Service) — the same official government databases used by garages and dealerships. All data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
No. The free check uses DVLA and DVSA data only. Finance, stolen, and write-off data are included in our Full Vehicle Check (£9.99). See our comparison page or upgrade from your scan results.
Data is fetched live from DVLA and DVSA each time you run a check. MOT history covers every test since the vehicle was first registered — typically back to 2005.
Yes — any car registered with the DVLA. Motorcycles, vans and other vehicles are also supported. Simply enter the registration plate.
Run your free car check now
Enter a UK reg plate. Results in seconds. No sign-up required.