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Independent information service - NOT a government agency. Check vehicle history data before you buy.
What's Included in Your Car History Check?
Get instant access to comprehensive vehicle data from trusted UK sources
Vehicle Identity Check
Verify the correct identity by checking VIN, chassis and logbook numbers. Avoid buying stolen vehicles, clones or ringers.
Finance Checks
Don't inherit someone else's debt. Find out about any outstanding finance owed on the vehicle before you buy it.
Write-offs & Scrapped
Find out if an insurer has ever written off the vehicle as a total loss or if it's been officially scrapped.
Detailed Mileage Checks
Access to millions of mileage records from MOT, DVLA and service history. Protect yourself from clocked vehicles.
Keeper Changes
Find out how many previous owners the vehicle has had and how long each keeper owned it. Is it a lemon?
Stolen Check
Check if the vehicle has been reported as stolen on official UK Police databases and stolen vehicle registers.
Plate Change
Check if the vehicle has had any cherished plate transfers or number plate changes throughout its history.
Colour Change
A colour change can indicate previous damage or repairs. Check if there has been any change in the vehicle's colour.
MOT Check
Access complete MOT history including all test results, pass/fail records, advisories and recorded mileage.
Road Tax
Check if the vehicle currently has valid road tax and view tax status and expiry dates from DVLA records.
Taxi Check
Find out if the vehicle was previously used as a taxi, private hire vehicle, or hackney carriage.
Independent Valuation
Get an expert opinion on the current market value of the vehicle adjusted for its mileage and condition.
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⚠️ Important: We Are NOT a Government Agency
Car Historian is a private, independent vehicle information service. We provide data reports ONLY. We are NOT affiliated with DVLA, government agencies, or official registration services.
What We Do:
- Provide vehicle history reports and data analysis
- Access publicly available DVLA and MOT database information
- Offer vehicle valuation and specification details
- Help identify potential issues before purchase
⛔ What We Don't Do:
- We do NOT offer vehicle registration services
- We do NOT process DVLA registration applications
- We do NOT issue license plates or registration documents
- We do NOT handle vehicle licensing or registration renewals
- We do NOT provide government documents or official certificates
- We are NOT affiliated with or authorized by any government agency