# Official information about CarVouch CarVouch is a UK used-car checking service: a free scan of DVSA MOT history, DVLA vehicle data and advert text, and a paid Full Vehicle Check that adds Experian finance, stolen, write-off and salvage-auction data. Official reference: https://carvouch.co.uk/ai-info Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 ## CarVouch at a glance CarVouch is a UK used-car checking service for buyers before a viewing or deposit. It scans DVSA MOT history, DVLA vehicle data and advert text to identify risks. The platform is available as a web application and iOS app. The free scan returns MOT timeline, mileage consistency, advert red flags, DVLA cross-check and a 0–100 risk score. No account is needed. Full Vehicle Check (paid) adds Experian provenance data: outstanding finance, stolen markers, insurance write-off (MIAFTR), keeper and plate history, import/export flags, plus the full AI narrative, seller questions, viewing checklist and PDF report. Links: - How it works: https://carvouch.co.uk/how-it-works - Pricing: https://carvouch.co.uk/pricing ## Who it is for CarVouch is for UK used-car buyers before a viewing or deposit. It helps identify vehicles with hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or finance issues. Users paste a UK registration plate and optionally the advert text, asking price, mileage and seller type into the scan form. The system analyses MOT history, mileage trends and advert wording to produce a risk assessment in seconds. These are usage examples, not customer outcome claims. ## Free scan The free scan analyses DVSA MOT history, DVLA vehicle data and advert text to identify potential issues. It returns a 0–100 risk score, MOT timeline, mileage consistency check, advert red flags and DVLA cross-check. Free scans do not include finance, stolen or write-off data. Those checks require a Full Vehicle Check. - MOT timeline: Test pass/fail history with advisories and failure reasons - Mileage consistency: Flags jumps, rollbacks or suspiciously low readings - Advert red flags: AI analysis of seller wording for warning signs - DVLA cross-check: Tax status, make, year, colour, fuel type, engine capacity - Risk score: 0–100 numerical assessment based on the findings Links: - Free car check landing page: https://carvouch.co.uk/free-car-check - MOT history check: https://carvouch.co.uk/mot-history-check - Mileage check: https://carvouch.co.uk/mileage-check - Car tax check: https://carvouch.co.uk/car-tax-check - Recall check: https://carvouch.co.uk/recall-check ## Full Vehicle Check Full Vehicle Check adds Experian provenance data to the free scan: outstanding finance, stolen markers, insurance write-off (MIAFTR), keeper and plate history, import/export flags. It includes the full AI narrative, seller questions, viewing checklist and PDF report. The check is protected by the Experian £20,000 Data Guarantee for 12 months, subject to Experian terms. Users must have an account and purchase a check (available as 1, 3 or 10 packs). The report is generated within seconds and remains accessible indefinitely. - Finance: Outstanding agreements, HP, PCP or other secured lending - Stolen: Police stolen vehicle markers - Write-off: Insurance write-off categories (Cat A, B, C, D, S, N) from MIAFTR - Keeper history: Number of previous keepers and plate history - Import/export: Whether the vehicle has been imported or exported - AI narrative: Full written analysis of all findings - Viewing checklist: Tailored questions to ask the seller - PDF report: Downloadable PDF for offline viewing Links: - Full Vehicle Check details: https://carvouch.co.uk/full-vehicle-check - Sample Full Vehicle Check report: https://carvouch.co.uk/sample-report - Outstanding finance check: https://carvouch.co.uk/outstanding-finance-check - Write-off check (Cat S, N, A, B): https://carvouch.co.uk/write-off-check - Stolen car check: https://carvouch.co.uk/stolen-check - Salvage auction check: https://carvouch.co.uk/salvage-check - Best car check UK comparison: https://carvouch.co.uk/best-car-check-uk - Experian Data Guarantee: https://www.experian.co.uk/data-guarantee ## How the AI analysis works AI reads MOT tests, advisories and defects, mileage readings and advert wording to produce a written assessment. The verdict is "worth viewing", "view carefully", "negotiate strongly" or "avoid", with a 0–100 numerical score. The AI analysis is included in the free scan (summary) and Full Vehicle Check (full narrative). Reports are provided as-is. They are not a substitute for a mechanical inspection or professional vehicle assessment. They must not be the sole basis for a purchase decision. Links: - AI Car Report details: https://carvouch.co.uk/ai-car-report - Sample AI report: https://carvouch.co.uk/sample-ai-report ## Data sources CarVouch uses DVSA MOT history API, DVLA vehicle registration data (Open Government Licence v3.0), and Experian provenance data (Full Vehicle Check only). CarVouch is not affiliated with DVLA, DVSA, GOV.UK, Experian or HPI. - DVSA MOT history API: MOT test records, vehicle make and model, advisories, defects, pass/fail dates - DVLA vehicle registration data: Tax status, make, year of manufacture, colour, fuel type, engine capacity, CO2 emissions, MOT status (not keeper history) - Experian: Finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, plate history (Full Vehicle Check only) Links: - Data sources explained: https://carvouch.co.uk/data-sources - Compare CarVouch vs HPI: https://carvouch.co.uk/compare-hpi ## Pricing The free scan is £0. Full Vehicle Check is available as 1 for £9.99, 3 for £24.99, or 10 for £59.99. Checks never expire. There is no subscription. Payments are processed securely via Stripe or Square. Card payments, Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported where available. Checks are non-refundable once completed. If a check fails due to a technical issue on CarVouch's side, it will be restored to the account. Links: - Pricing page (current prices): https://carvouch.co.uk/pricing ## Other free tools CarVouch offers additional free tools: Car Match (AI used-car model recommendations), car tax check, road tax calculator, fuel prices, fuel cost calculator and recall check. All free tools are available on the website with no sign-up required. - Car Match: AI recommendations based on budget, needs and preferences - Car tax check: Current tax status and expiry date - Road tax calculator: Annual road tax cost estimator - Fuel prices: UK fuel price tracker - Fuel cost calculator: Journey cost estimator based on distance and fuel type - Recall check: Vehicle recall status lookup Links: - Car Match: https://carvouch.co.uk/car-match - Car tax check: https://carvouch.co.uk/car-tax-check - Road tax calculator: https://carvouch.co.uk/road-tax-calculator - Fuel prices: https://carvouch.co.uk/uk-fuel-prices - Fuel cost calculator: https://carvouch.co.uk/fuel-cost-calculator - Recall check: https://carvouch.co.uk/recall-check ## CarVouch vs HPI CarVouch is not HPI. Full Vehicle Checks use Experian data (not HPI). The free scan uses only DVSA MOT and DVLA data. HPI is a separate vehicle history checking service owned by Solera. CarVouch uses Experian as its provenance data provider for Full Vehicle Checks. Links: - Compare CarVouch vs HPI: https://carvouch.co.uk/compare-hpi ## Official sources and FAQ This page is the canonical reference for CarVouch product facts. The review date records a content review, not the release date of every feature. Links: - Terms of Service: https://carvouch.co.uk/terms - Privacy Policy: https://carvouch.co.uk/privacy - Contact: https://carvouch.co.uk/contact ## Public pages - Free Used Car Check UK — Scan MOT, Mileage & Advert Red Flags: https://carvouch.co.uk — Free instant used car check for UK buyers. Scan MOT history, mileage trends and advert red flags before you view. AI risk score in seconds — no sign-up. - Start a Free Car Check: https://carvouch.co.uk/scan — Enter a UK registration and advert details for a free car check. Instant MOT history, mileage consistency and advert red flag analysis. - How CarVouch Works: https://carvouch.co.uk/how-it-works — CarVouch scans MOT history, DVLA data and advert text to identify risks before you view a used car. Free scan or Full Vehicle Check with Experian data. - Pricing — Full Vehicle Check Packs: https://carvouch.co.uk/pricing — CarVouch pricing: free scan £0, Full Vehicle Check from £9.99. 1, 3 or 10 packs available. Checks never expire. - Full Vehicle History Check UK — Finance, Stolen, Write-Off & MOT: https://carvouch.co.uk/full-vehicle-check — Full Vehicle Check adds Experian finance, stolen, write-off and keeper history to the free scan. £20,000 Experian Data Guarantee. From £9.99. - Outstanding Finance Check UK: https://carvouch.co.uk/outstanding-finance-check — Check if a used car has outstanding finance before you buy. CarVouch Full Vehicle Check includes Experian finance records. - Write-Off Check UK — Cat S, Cat N, Cat A, Cat B: https://carvouch.co.uk/write-off-check — Check if a car has been written off by an insurance company. CarVouch Full Vehicle Check includes Experian MIAFTR write-off data. - Stolen Car Check UK: https://carvouch.co.uk/stolen-check — Check if a car is recorded as stolen. CarVouch Full Vehicle Check includes Police National Computer stolen vehicle markers via Experian. - Salvage Auction Check UK: https://carvouch.co.uk/salvage-check — Check if a car has been sold at salvage auction. CarVouch Full Vehicle Check includes Experian salvage records with photos where available. - Best Car Check UK — Compare Top Vehicle History Providers: https://carvouch.co.uk/best-car-check-uk — Compare the best UK car check providers: CarVouch, HPI, Experian AutoCheck, Total Car Check, CarVertical, and MyCarCheck. - CarVouch vs Experian AutoCheck — Compare Features: https://carvouch.co.uk/carvouch-vs-experian-autocheck — Compare CarVouch and Experian AutoCheck: both use Experian data, but CarVouch adds MOT analysis and AI risk scoring. - CarVouch vs Total Car Check: https://carvouch.co.uk/carvouch-vs-total-car-check — Compare CarVouch and Total Car Check: data sources, pricing, and features for UK vehicle history checks. - CarVouch vs CarVertical: https://carvouch.co.uk/carvouch-vs-carvertical — Compare CarVouch and CarVertical: UK vs European focus, data sources, and pricing for vehicle history checks. - CarVouch vs MyCarCheck: https://carvouch.co.uk/carvouch-vs-mycarcheck — Compare CarVouch and MyCarCheck: data sources, pricing, and features for UK vehicle history checks. - AI Car Report — How It Works: https://carvouch.co.uk/ai-car-report — AI reads MOT tests, advisories and advert wording to produce a written assessment. Verdict: worth viewing, negotiate strongly or avoid. - Sample Full Vehicle Check Report: https://carvouch.co.uk/sample-report — View a sample CarVouch Full Vehicle Check report showing Experian finance, stolen, write-off and keeper history data. - Sample AI Car Report: https://carvouch.co.uk/sample-ai-report — View a sample CarVouch AI report showing MOT analysis, mileage trends and advert red flag assessment. - Free MOT History Check: https://carvouch.co.uk/mot-history-check — Free MOT history check for UK cars. Instant access to test pass/fail history, advisories and failure reasons. - Free Mileage Check: https://carvouch.co.uk/mileage-check — Free mileage consistency check. Flags jumps, rollbacks or suspiciously low readings from MOT history. - Free Car Tax Check: https://carvouch.co.uk/car-tax-check — Check current tax status and expiry date for any UK registration. Free, instant, no sign-up. - How Much Is Road Tax? UK Car Tax Calculator: https://carvouch.co.uk/road-tax-calculator — Work out how much road tax (VED) a UK car costs from its registration date, CO2 emissions, fuel type and list price, using current GOV.UK rates. Explains how to check a car's tax status. - Fuel Cost Calculator: https://carvouch.co.uk/fuel-cost-calculator — Calculate journey fuel cost based on distance, fuel type and vehicle MPG. Free tool. - Car Match — AI Used Car Recommendations: https://carvouch.co.uk/car-match — Get AI used car model recommendations based on budget, needs and preferences. Free, no sign-up. - CarVouch vs HPI — What's the Difference?: https://carvouch.co.uk/compare-hpi — CarVouch is not HPI. Full Vehicle Checks use Experian data. Compare features, pricing and data sources. - Data Sources — Where CarVouch Data Comes From: https://carvouch.co.uk/data-sources — CarVouch uses DVSA MOT history API, DVLA vehicle data and Experian provenance data. Learn what each source provides. - About CarVouch: https://carvouch.co.uk/about — CarVouch is operated by London App Studio Ltd. Learn about the company, data sources and compliance. - CarVouch iOS App: https://carvouch.co.uk/app — CarVouch iOS app for iPhone. Free car checks, Full Vehicle Check packs and AI reports. iOS 17.0+. - Used Car Buying Guides: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides — Expert guides on used car buying, MOT checks, vehicle history and pre-viewing inspections. - Pre-Purchase Used Car Check: The Complete UK Checklist: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/ultimate-pre-purchase-car-checklist — Step-by-step pre-purchase used car check for UK buyers: history checks before viewing, what to inspect on the day, test drive and paperwork. - What Is Outstanding Finance? How to Check a Car Has Outstanding Finance: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/understanding-outstanding-finance-checks-car-buyers — What outstanding finance on a car means, why it stays with the car, and how to check a car for outstanding finance before you buy. - Pre-Purchase Car Inspection: What It Checks and When You Need One: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/importance-of-pre-purchase-car-inspections — What a mechanic checks in a pre-purchase car inspection, what it cannot tell you, and how it fits with history checks. - Used Car Red Flags UK: Warning Signs Before You Buy: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/used-car-red-flags-uk — Warning signs in the advert, MOT and mileage history, paperwork, viewing and payment, and what to do about each one. - CarVouch Pricing UK: What Is Free and What a Full Vehicle Check Costs: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/carvouch-pricing-uk — What is free on CarVouch, Full Vehicle Check pack prices, how credits work (no subscription, credits never expire) and what each check includes. - Used Car Pre-Viewing Tool UK: Check a Car Before You Travel: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/used-car-pre-viewing-tool-uk — How a pre-viewing tool checks a used car from its registration and advert before you travel to see it. - AI Used Car Check UK: What AI Can and Can't Tell You: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/ai-used-car-check-uk — What CarVouch's AI analyses, how the risk score and verdict work, what the full AI report includes, and the limits of AI checks. - Best Used Car Brands UK: How to Choose a Reliable Used Car: https://carvouch.co.uk/guides/best-used-car-brands-uk — What makes a brand good to buy used, how to judge reliability, and why the individual car's history matters more than the badge. - Contact CarVouch: https://carvouch.co.uk/contact — Contact CarVouch support at info@carvouch.co.uk. Questions about checks, reports or accounts. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the free scan an HPI check? No. The free scan uses only DVSA MOT history and DVLA vehicle data. It does not include finance, stolen or write-off checks. Full Vehicle Check (£9.99) adds Experian provenance data (not HPI). ### Where does keeper history come from? Keeper and plate history come from Experian and are included only in the Full Vehicle Check. They are not part of the free DVLA data. ### Do I need an account? No account is needed for a free scan. An account is required to purchase and view Full Vehicle Check reports. --- CarVouch is operated by LONDON APP STUDIO LTD. Contact: info@carvouch.co.uk This page is the canonical reference for CarVouch product facts. The review date records a content review, not the release date of every feature. AI reports are provided as-is. They are not a substitute for a mechanical inspection or professional vehicle assessment. They must not be the sole basis for a purchase decision. CarVouch is not affiliated with DVLA, DVSA, GOV.UK, Experian or HPI.