CarVerified is a complete car check platform for UK vehicles — a free instant check covering MOT, tax and mileage, plus a full vehicle history report when you need the deeper picture. Whether you’re after a quick used car check before a viewing or a complete vehicle audit before you commit to buying, it starts with just a registration number.
Every car check on CarVerified starts free, with no signup and no card details needed. Enter a registration number and you’ll instantly see MOT history, tax and SORN status, mileage records and basic vehicle details, pulled directly from official DVLA and DVSA data — a genuine car background check, not a guess.
Need more than the free check? Upgrade to a full vehicle report covering finance, write-off, stolen and salvage history. Three tiers, one-time payment, no subscription:
Silver Check — £3.99
Write-off check, stolen check, plate change check, extended vehicle details
Silver Plus Check — £5.99
Everything in Silver, plus an outstanding finance check
Gold Check — £9.99
Everything in Silver Plus, plus salvage history, ex-taxi history, V5C keeper duration, log book loan check, vehicle valuation, extended mileage records and a £10,000 data guarantee
Looking for something specific? Each of these covers one part of a full vehicle history check in more depth:
A car can look clean and drive well while still hiding a history that costs you later — outstanding finance the seller doesn’t own up to, a Category S or Category N write-off marker, mileage that doesn’t match its service history, or a stolen marker that means you could lose the car and your money. A used car check takes a few seconds and can save you thousands. It also matters for your car insurance: write-off and salvage history can affect which insurers will cover a vehicle and what they’ll charge, so it’s worth knowing before you buy, not after you’ve tried to insure it.
CarVerified is also available as a mobile app for iOS and Android, so you can run a car check standing next to the vehicle before you commit to anything.
Is the car check free?
Yes — MOT history, tax status, mileage and basic vehicle details are free for every UK vehicle, with no signup required.
What’s the difference between a car check and a full vehicle report?
The free car check covers MOT, tax and mileage. A full vehicle report adds finance, write-off, stolen and salvage checks — the parts of a vehicle’s history that can’t be seen just by looking at the car.
Do I need the registration number or the VIN?
Just the registration number (number plate) is enough to run a check.
Can a car check affect my insurance?
The check itself doesn’t, but what it reveals can — a write-off or salvage marker can affect which insurers will quote you and at what price, so it’s worth checking before you buy.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, CarVerified is available on iOS and Android as well as the website.