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Vehicle analytics

Everything you need to know

Over 50 data points across 8 categories – from MOT history and mileage, to valuation, checks and running costs.

MOT history
Full MOT records, advisories and past failures so you know exactly how the car has been treated.
Performance specs
Power, 0–60 time, top speed and tuning potential based on official and manufacturer data.
Live valuation
Up-to-date market value using live listing data and historic sale prices for similar vehicles.
Mileage analysis
Mileage tracking over time to help spot anomalies and potential clocking risks.
Accident & damage
Write-off checks, insurance markers and damage records where available.
Police & safety checks
Stolen, scrapped and export markers to help you avoid high-risk vehicles.
Ownership history
Number of previous keepers and timeline of changes to understand how the car’s been used.
Vehicle details
Exact make, model, engine, colour, emissions class, tax band and more – all in one place.
Sample report

See what’s in your report

Every lookup includes these detailed sections so you can make confident decisions.

1
Vehicle overview
  • Make, model & year
  • Engine & transmission
  • Colour & fuel type
  • First registration date
2
Performance metrics
  • Power (BHP/PS)
  • 0–60 mph time
  • Top speed
  • Tuning potential
3
MOT & safety
  • MOT expiry date
  • Full MOT test history
  • Advisories & failures
  • Mileage records
4
Ownership & value
  • Previous keepers
  • Current valuation
  • Outstanding finance status
  • Plate history overview
5
Checks & verification
  • Write-off & category markers
  • Stolen check
  • Scrapped status
  • Mileage verification
6
Running costs
  • Annual tax band
  • Insurance group
  • Fuel economy
  • Typical service intervals
Why free?

Why is this completely free?

We believe high-quality vehicle data should be available to everyone. We support the free tier with optional premium tools like our reg marketplace and advanced analytics.

No tricks

No credit card, no sign-up wall, no trial that suddenly expires. Just genuinely free vehicle checks.

Community funded

Power users who choose our pro features help cover the cost of running free checks for everyone else.

Quality guaranteed

Free doesn’t mean “bare minimum”. You get the same depth of data you’d expect from paid services.

Trusted by drivers

Loved by car owners across the UK

From first-time buyers to enthusiasts, thousands of people rely on VehicleCheck before they buy or sell.

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“Incredible detail for free. Found advisories I’d completely missed and walked away from a bad car.”
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2017 Golf R
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“The performance and tuning sections are brilliant. Easily beats most of the paid checks I’ve used.”
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2019 M3
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“Checked my car before selling. The valuation helped me price it perfectly and it sold in a weekend.”
Michael R.
2020 RS6
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