How CarVouch works
Start with a free scan on any UK registration. Run a Full Vehicle Check when you need Experian finance, stolen and write-off data — plus the full AI narrative report — before paying a deposit.
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Enter plate + paste advert
Type the UK registration. Add asking price and paste the full advert text from AutoTrader, eBay Motors or Facebook — takes 30 seconds, no account needed.
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Get your free scan
We pull DVSA MOT history and DVLA vehicle data, check mileage consistency, scan advert wording, and return a 0–100 risk score with key findings.
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Run Full Vehicle Check
Purchase from £9.99 for Experian provenance — finance, stolen, write-offs and keeper history — plus the full AI report and PDF.
Two ways to check a car
Always free
Basic scan
MOT timeline, mileage consistency, advert red flags, DVLA cross-check, and headline risk score. No account required.
Try free scan →From £9.99
Full Vehicle Check
HPI-style provenance via Experian: finance, stolen, write-off, keeper and plate history — plus full AI narrative, seller questions, checklist and PDF.
Learn about Full Vehicle Check →Free scan vs Full Vehicle Check
Many buyers start with a free scan, then run a Full Vehicle Check before paying a deposit.
| Feature | Free scan | Full Vehicle Check |
|---|---|---|
| MOT history & mileage analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advert red-flag scan | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI risk score | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full AI narrative & PDF | — | ✓ |
| Seller questions & viewing checklist | — | ✓ |
| Outstanding finance | — | ✓ |
| Stolen vehicle check | — | ✓ |
| Insurance write-off (MIAFTR) | — | ✓ |
| Keeper & plate history | — | ✓ |
| Experian £20k data guarantee | — | ✓ |
| Price | Free | From £9.99 |
Sample Full Vehicle Check · About the AI report · Compare vs HPI check
What the free scan checks
MOT history
Every test, failure, advisory and defect going back years. We flag dangerous defects, quick pass-after-fail patterns, and long MOT gaps.
Mileage consistency
Mileage drops, suspicious jumps, zero-mile gaps, and mismatches between the advert and the last MOT reading.
Advert language
Red-flag phrases ("cash only", "no test drive", "sold as seen", "logbook to follow") and positive signals in the advert text you paste.
DVLA vehicle data
Official tax status, MOT status, fuel type and colour cross-checked against what the advert claims.
Full Vehicle Check · from £9.99
Provenance + AI analysis before you pay a deposit
CarVouch is not HPI and does not use the HPI trademark — but our Full Vehicle Check covers the same core provenance data as a standard HPI-style check, using Experian AutoCheck via our automotive data partner. The full AI narrative report — MOT analysis, seller questions, checklist and PDF — is included in every check.
Outstanding finance
Finance agreements and logbook loans on the Experian register — avoid buying someone else's debt.
Stolen vehicle check
Police National Computer data via Experian — know if the car is recorded stolen.
Insurance write-off
MIAFTR categories (Cat A, B, N, S) plus salvage history in the AutoCheck bundle.
Keeper & plate history
Previous owners, ownership lengths, cherished plate transfers, and VIN verification.
Full AI narrative & PDF
MOT patterns explained, advert review, seller questions, viewing checklist and negotiation points.
£20,000 data guarantee
Includes Experian AutoCheck Data Guarantee on our bundle — see official terms for coverage.
Where the data comes from
DVSA MOT API
Every MOT test — passes, failures, advisories, defects and odometer readings. Used on all scans.
DVLA Vehicle Data
Official make, model, colour, fuel type, tax and MOT status from the national register.
CarVouch AI
Mileage fraud patterns, advert language analysis, narrative reports, and risk scoring — included with Full Vehicle Checks.
Experian AutoCheck
Finance, stolen, write-off, keeper and plate data in Full Vehicle Checks — labelled “Data provided by Experian” in your report.
Important — what to know before you buy
- The free scan uses DVLA, DVSA and advert text only — it does not check outstanding finance, stolen status, or insurance write-offs.
- The Full Vehicle Check adds Experian provenance for finance, stolen, write-off and keeper data, plus the full AI narrative report.
- CarVouch is not HPI and is not affiliated with HPI Ltd or Solera. We provide an HPI-style check through our Full Vehicle Check product.
- No CarVouch product replaces a physical inspection. Always verify VIN and V5C on the car and consider an independent mechanical inspection. Read our full disclaimer →
Ready to check a car? Start with a free scan — upgrade only when you need more.
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