What the free check is for
Use the free vehicle check to confirm the registration and core vehicle details, review MOT and tax status, examine recorded MOT mileage and understand useful emissions or vehicle facts where available.
What a free check cannot prove
Public vehicle information does not prove that a car is free from outstanding finance, theft, insurance write-off or salvage history. Those risks require deeper data sources and belong in the appropriate paid report.
A sensible first step for every used car
Running the registration before travelling can expose obvious inconsistencies and give you better questions to ask the seller. If the free facts make sense, you can then decide whether Buyer or Ultimate is justified.
MyPlateCheck combines available vehicle data into buyer-focused checks. Data can contain omissions or recording errors, so use it alongside the V5C and VIN, service history, seller evidence and a physical inspection. Resolve material inconsistencies before paying for a vehicle.