Finding a car's history has never been easier with motorscan. Enter your car's registration number to find out its technical specification, tax, mot history and more for free. Our premium car check will tell you if a car is on finance, written-off, imported or stolen.
Outstanding Finance Check reveals if a vehicle has any unresolved financial agreements, crucial for ensuring legal ownership and avoiding potential financial liabilities upon purchase.
How can you tell if a car is an insurance write off? We scan insurance databases to uncover if a car has been in an accident
The Salvage Auction Check uncovers if a vehicle has been in a salvage auction, indicating significant damage, and verifying the car's condition and mileage.
Get the assurance that you aren't buying someone else's property. Stolen car checks can help avoid that costly mistake
The Ex-Taxi Check helps identify if a vehicle has been previously used as a taxi. This information is crucial for understanding its wear and tear, ensuring an informed purchase decision.
The Fitted Features Spec Check provides detailed information on a vehicle's factory-installed features and specifications, aiding in verifying its originality and assessing its value accurately.
How owners has it had? Frequent owner changes? Our vehicle keeper history check can uncover that information instantly
Is the vehicle an import? Is the vehicle running on cloned plates while being marked as exported? Check its history before you buy
Get the vehicle's MOT status, history and detailed analysis of tests completed. Find out if it's been maintained properly or neglected
Instantly access crucial information about any UK vehicle, including MOT history, tax details, and important background data.
Get reminders for MOT due dates, tax renewals, and service intervals. Never miss a crucial deadline again.
Store and access details of all your vehicles in one convenient place. Track each vehicle's service history, MOT dates, and other essential information with ease
Access free mileage details and comprehensive MOT history for any UK vehicle with the MotorScan app.
All the vital vehicle information you need before you buy a car. We check vehicles against multiple databases including DVLA Vehicle checking service, Experian, MIAFTR insurance database and the PNC in just seconds.
We understand the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to purchasing or owning a vehicle. Our free car check service is designed to provide you with essential information, ensuring a secure and confident approach to your vehicle needs.
A free car check is a crucial tool for anyone in the market for a used vehicle or for those seeking to understand more about their current car. It offers a snapshot of a vehicle's history and current status, providing transparency and peace of mind in your automotive decisions.
MOT History: Discover the complete MOT history of the vehicle, including past results and advisories. Understanding the MOT history is vital in assessing the overall condition and maintenance of the vehicle.
ULEZ Check & CAZ Check: Stay informed about the vehicle's environmental impact with detailed emissions data. Our service includes a ULEZ check, CAZ check, essential for urban vehicle owners and those concerned with environmental regulations.
Mileage Timeline: Verify the accuracy of a vehicle's mileage with our comprehensive timeline, helping you detect any discrepancies or potential odometer tampering.
Technical Specifications: Gain insights into the vehicle's performance capabilities including engine size and fuel type, essential for understanding what the car offers.
Comprehenshive Car Check: We collate data from trusted sources, including government databases like the DVLA, ensuring the information provided is accurate and up-to-date.
Our service is tailored to provide you with a detailed overview of a vehicle's history, aiding in making a knowledgeable purchase. Whether it's for a gov car check, understanding MOT history, or conducting a ULEZ check, Motorscan is your go-to source for reliable and comprehensive vehicle information.
Enter the vehicle's registration number, and receive an instant report. Our user-friendly interface ensures a hassle-free experience, giving you quick access to essential vehicle information.
In the dynamic world of vehicle ownership and purchase, staying informed is key. Use Motorscan's free car check to unlock vital information about your current or prospective vehicle. Enter your vehicle registration today and step into a world of informed automotive decisions.
We know buying a car is not easy and that's why our pricing is simple and straight to the point just like our car checks. The initial car check is FREE and no purchase is necessary. Upgrade for a peace of mind.
Buying a used car? We recommend you check the history of the vehicle you're about to purchase.
If you're looking at multiple vehicles, we recommend you purchase a multi car check
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Looking to buy a new car? Our buying and car checking guides will help you cover all aspects of buying your car and how to maintain it. Make sure you read them before you make that important decision.
Selling your car privately can be rewarding—but only if you get it right. From pricing and photos to listings, viewings, and negotiation, our step-by-step guide will help you avoid common pitfalls, attract serious buyers, and secure the best deal. Here’s everything you need to know to sell your car smoothly, safely, and for maximum profit.
Bought a car only to discover hidden damage the dealer never mentioned? You might have more rights than you think. From legal obligations to refund timeframes and how to take action, we break down exactly what you can do if your “perfect” car turns out to be a costly surprise. Don’t get taken for a ride – read the complete guide!
AutoTrader has removed free access to key vehicle history data from its listings, citing licensing restrictions. Motorscan continues to offer free MOT history, vehicle specs, and model-specific stats, with optional upgrades for full write-off, finance, and usage checks—ensuring used car buyers can still access the facts that matter.
Negotiating for a used car doesn’t have to be stressful. Motorscan’s latest guide tackles everything you need to know; you’ll be well-prepared, armed with market knowledge, and clear on your budget, allowing you to enter negotiations confidently and secure a fair price that meets your needs, expectations, and budget.
With the cost of living on the rise and fuel prices remaining unpredictable, saving petrol has become a priority for UK motorists. Whether you’re making the daily commute or planning a road trip, improving fuel efficiency not only reduces your expenses but also benefits the environment. In this article, Motorscan shares five essential fuel-saving tips that every driver should know.
The 2022 Highway Code update introduced road user hierarchy, placing a greater emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups like pedestrians and cyclists. Motorscan’s comprehensive guide has been compiled to break it down for you—how the hierarchy works, the newly defined road user categories, and key updates such as prioritising pedestrians at junctions, cyclist lane positioning, and safe overtaking distances. So, stay informed with our latest article and understand how the changes affect you!
A free car check provides essential information about a vehicle, including its MOT status, tax details, running cars, MOT History and other essential specifications.
You can easily perform a free car check by entering the vehicle's registration number on the Motorscan website or app to get instant access to a wealth of information.
Free car checks include details like vehicle tax status, MOT status, MOT History expiry date, vehicle make and model, mileage timeline, technical specifications, ULEZ & Clean Air Zone compliance and more.
Motorscan's free car check offers additional details such as technical specifications, running costs, and a comprehensive MOT history compared to the basic information provided by the GOV.UK/DVLA free car check.
The free car check helps in making informed decisions about purchasing a used vehicle by providing instant reports, reliable data from sources like the DVLA, DVSA, Experian and others.
The premium car check includes everything in the free check plus detailed information such as outstanding finance check, salvage vehicle history, ex-taxi and ex-police, vehicle valuation, a complete mileage history, stolen and write-off checks, import/export status, and more.
Conducting a car check is crucial to uncover any hidden history, potential hidden mechanical issues, legal troubles, and unexpected costs, ensuring a safer and more informed purchase.
Yes, the premium car checks for any outstanding finance on the vehicle.
Yes, Motorscan's car checks include a full MOT history, showing pass or fail status, advisory notes, and recorded mileage at each test.
Motorscan gathers information from credible sources such as the DVLA, Motor Insurers’ Bureau, and Police National Database, ensuring the reliability of their data. We also have a £30,000 data guarantee for a peace of mind.
Yes, the premium car check includes checks for stolen status and whether the vehicle has been written off.
While comprehensive, the free car check may not include some detailed information such as full finance history and detailed write-off data, which are available in the premium check.
Motorscan uses data from various authoritative sources like the DVLA, Police National Computer, and Experian, ensuring high accuracy in their reports.
Yes, emissions data is included in Motorscan's car checks, which is essential for understanding the environmental impact and tax implications of the vehicle.
Yes, the premium car check provides a timeline of the vehicle's previous ownership.